Reviewer: littleredhen, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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Taking 90 mg 2x a day for 1 year following 2 stents. Causes very heavy menstruation every 2 weeks with large blood clots. Shortness of breath and easy bruising. Doctor just told me to stop taking it because the constant bleeding has caused anemia.

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Taking 90 mg 2x a day for 1 year following 2 stents. Causes very heavy menstruation every 2 weeks with large blood clots. Shortness of breath and easy bruising. Doctor just told me to stop taking it because the constant bleeding has caused anemia.
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Reviewer: ByronG, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I have been taking Brilinta for 20 months after having a DES stent placed in my LAD. I have had NONE of the side effects that some others have reported. My only frustration is the easy bruising which I don't like, but understand that is a side effect with any similar blood thinning therapy. My only other complaint is I wish it were formulated to be taken just once per day, as I take all other ... Show Full Comment

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I have been taking Brilinta for 20 months after having a DES stent placed in my LAD. I have had NONE of the side effects that some others have reported. My only frustration is the easy bruising which I don't like, but understand that is a side effect with any similar blood thinning therapy. My only other complaint is I wish it were formulated to be taken just once per day, as I take all other meds at night and sometimes forget the morning dose.
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Reviewer: Spacedoid, 55-64 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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Had a stent placed in my LAD for a 99% blockage in November 2015. Taking 90 mg 2x per day, along with an ACE inhibitor, beta blocker, baby aspirin and a statin. Easy to remember every 12 hours. I am experiencing no ill side effects and am back to my pre-procedure activities (bicycling, softball, treadmill, etc). I do get bruises easier but no bleeding issues to speak of.

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Had a stent placed in my LAD for a 99% blockage in November 2015. Taking 90 mg 2x per day, along with an ACE inhibitor, beta blocker, baby aspirin and a statin. Easy to remember every 12 hours. I am experiencing no ill side effects and am back to my pre-procedure activities (bicycling, softball, treadmill, etc). I do get bruises easier but no bleeding issues to speak of.
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Reviewer: 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I start the treatment after DES placement d/t NSTEMI. I am on this treatment since 05/16/16, no side effects, very easy to use. I hope it will continues so on....

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I start the treatment after DES placement d/t NSTEMI. I am on this treatment since 05/16/16, no side effects, very easy to use. I hope it will continues so on....
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Reviewer: rmw, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Had 2 stents implanted on 05/12/16 and started this med the same day. Immediate reaction was shortness of breath and lightheadedness. Not good. Plan to contact Dr. on Monday for an alternative.

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Had 2 stents implanted on 05/12/16 and started this med the same day. Immediate reaction was shortness of breath and lightheadedness. Not good. Plan to contact Dr. on Monday for an alternative.
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