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Reviewer: Alison, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I had immediate shortness of breath requiring oxygen in the hospital. After leaving the hospital Could breathe only during and after exercise. Chest discomfort requiring nitroglycerin.. Horrible bruising, suicidal depression and anxiety, and high blood sugar ( it came down an average of 30 points after quitting this drug). I also had nosebleeds, minor rectal bleeding...which otherwise never happe
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Reviewer: 75 or over on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Had stent placed om 3/10. First day noticed shortness of breath, rapid heart beat and feeling of weakness while walking short distance in hospital while waiting for my ride home. Same thing 2nd day while walking in store to get perscription filled. As l am a daily walker on 3rd day decided to push myself through this and walk in a mall which l considered safe because of all the people. The extrem
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Reviewer: Rover, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Had heart attack 1/30/17, 2 stents placed. Started Brillinta same day. Caused vomiting, felt like I couldn't get enough air, felt like a panic attack, scared, could not think straight. Was not told by the Dr or nurses about the side effects so I thought I was having a normal panic attack.
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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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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
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