Reviewer: widow, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)

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My husband used this drug for 4 months after receiving 2 stints in his heart. Brilinta killed him approximately 4 months later of an uncontrolled upper GI bleed.

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My husband used this drug for 4 months after receiving 2 stints in his heart. Brilinta killed him approximately 4 months later of an uncontrolled upper GI bleed.
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Reviewer: Cindy, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was on this medicine for a month it has horrible side effect I could no breath at all I would walk a few step and be out of breath if you are having the same effects get off of it ASAP there are other drugs that can be used This medicine is horrible!!!!

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I was on this medicine for a month it has horrible side effect I could no breath at all I would walk a few step and be out of breath if you are having the same effects get off of it ASAP there are other drugs that can be used This medicine is horrible!!!!
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Reviewer: MR.Z, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Although this medication has done what it was made to do, I am having awful side effects to include severe shortness of breath, headaches, occasional stomach pain and diarrhea , I have read many reviews of this medicine and agree with others who claim this medicines is like a poison. Tried talking to cardiologist today to switch to possibly plavix after a day of severe breathing difficulties just ... Show Full Comment

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Although this medication has done what it was made to do, I am having awful side effects to include severe shortness of breath, headaches, occasional stomach pain and diarrhea , I have read many reviews of this medicine and agree with others who claim this medicines is like a poison. Tried talking to cardiologist today to switch to possibly plavix after a day of severe breathing difficulties just my luck he's on vacation will be seeing his stand in next week if I can make it that long.
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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 ... 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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