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 ... Show Full Comment

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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 happens). At first I lost weight...great...but then regained it. Since quitting I've begun to lose weight again but more slowly. I was not able to sleep lying down fully due to shortness of breath. Since switching to Plavix I have had no side effects!
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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 ... Show Full Comment

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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 extreme shoetness of breath, roaring heart beat and extreme weakness was very frightening. Ended up back in hospital for 2 nights where they did tests and another angioplasty to make sure stent had not collapsed. Everything was OK. On 5th day of stent, while still in hospital l was able to walk 1 1/2 miles and have gotten better every day. The fatigue and weakness were the hardest to deal with. On day 37 l was back: walking 4 to 6 miles 4 to 5 days a week plus normal other activifies. Sometimes l feel a bit of the shortness of breath when l start moving. I find if l slow dowm for just a short period, it stops immediately. The best part is that the weakness just stopped on day 37 and l feel like l used be be. Unlimed energy. I still have an upper torso rash and not sleeping as well but l feel those things will improve.
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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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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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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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