Prasugrel User Reviews & Ratings
Brand names: Effient
Prasugrel has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 28 reviews on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 22% reported a negative experience.
Condition | Avg. Rating | Reviews | Compare |
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Acute Coronary Syndrome | 19 reviews for Acute Coronary Syndrome | 9 medications | |
Heart Attack | 9 reviews for Heart Attack | 126 medications |
Reviews for Prasugrel
- Ohi...
- August 29, 2011
Effient (prasugrel) for Acute Coronary Syndrome "I was quite surprised to find myself having a heart attack at 49! Not being smart enough to ask for help, I drove myself to the hospital. Don't worry, everybody has already yelled at me enough for that stunt. Bottom line, I left the hospital with a brand new stent and a renewed interest in healthy living. I am taking the 10 mg dose in the morning followed by an aspirin at night. It's been a full nine months now and I may have missed at most two doses of Effient. Aside from bleeding far more than I used to, I have noticed zero side effects. Still do the Scoutmaster thing, still play softball with the church team, still go hiking with my bride. Truthfully, the only side effect that bugs me is little cuts bleed."
- Kri...
- November 8, 2013
Effient (prasugrel) for Acute Coronary Syndrome "Out of the clear blue, on April 1st, 2013, I woke up feeling very tired and having chest pain. I went to the hospital and found I was having a heart attack. I now have five stents in my heart. I have been taking Effient with little side effects. However, I have gained 40 lbs in the last 5 months. Has anyone else had this problem?"
- Gil...
- September 8, 2019
Effient (prasugrel) for Heart Attack "In March 2016, my wife had a heart attack. One stent. They prescribed Effient. March 2017... two more days before she could stop taking the drug... she died from a brain bleed. People should be more forewarned of risks and side effects. Deb, my wife, was only 57 years old."
- cer...
- May 20, 2013
Effient (prasugrel) for Acute Coronary Syndrome "Although I'm from a family with no heart disease or very little, I was astonished to have two heart attacks - they are from the inflammation caused by Sjögren's syndrome. Effient has been great and keeps me from having another heart attack, but the bleeding, even from a pinhole cut, can be extreme - the other day I bled for 12 hours. The blood was trying to coagulate but stayed jelly-like rather than clotting completely. I'm covered with bruises most of the time, but I'm used to that. Just glad to be alive and be able to take these meds."
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- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- January 16, 2015
Effient (prasugrel) for Acute Coronary Syndrome "I have undergone coronary angioplasty on 23rd June 2013, with one stent in my heart. I am taking Effient 10 mg daily, in the morning with aspirin 150 mg. I have never had any side effect or any trouble. I do walk for 45 minutes daily, which covers around 6 kilometers."
- Anonymous
- December 14, 2010
Effient (prasugrel) for Acute Coronary Syndrome "Switched from Plavix because of gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD) since Effient does not need conversion in the stomach. Regular antacids like Zantac did not control my GERD, so I needed Proton Pump Inhibitor (Protonix) 2 times per day. Switch was uneventful, and my GERD is under control."
- ivy...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 27, 2015
Effient (prasugrel) for Acute Coronary Syndrome "Ever since starting on this drug, I've had trouble controlling my BP. I've started taking another BP med in addition to the two I was already taking. Plus, the dosage has already been increased. My last BP this morning was 135/100. I still get headaches and have the pounding in my ears. I also have unexplained bruises all over. I will definitely be calling my Dr. again to check out alternatives."
- Col...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 1, 2016
Effient (prasugrel) for Acute Coronary Syndrome "On August 18th, 2016, after exams, I went to a heart surgery that resulted in 4 bypasses. Everything is perfect, and the doctor, among other drugs, prescribed me Effient 5 mg every day. No side effects up to now!"
- You...
- October 19, 2015
Effient (prasugrel) for Acute Coronary Syndrome "I had a heart attack at 48 in May of this year, got 5 metal barrier stents, and was placed on Effient. I am now dealing with excessive female menstrual bleeding to the point I was on the CCU floor for 3 days and came a hair from having to get a blood transfusion. For a young female still menstruating, I do not recommend this drug, unfortunately, there does not seem to be any studies in regard to cases like mine. I have since been taken off due to the female complications."
- Anonymous
- April 4, 2011
Effient (prasugrel) for Acute Coronary Syndrome "I have just completed a year of use of Effient with no trouble except bruising sometimes lifting weights or aggressive exercise. I had two stints, one on each side of my heart. Right side first, fix with clots and 98% blockage. Second long stint on the left side, 4 days later to fix for good. No real problems except prostate went to baseball size and I went on Flomax. I was taking saw palmetto, two plus gel caps a day before the heart attack. Cold turkey or all the drugs in surgery and after may have brought on prostate problem or exacerbation. All in all, things are perfect now. Thanks."
- Ont...
- April 23, 2021
For Heart Attack "My husband had a heart attack and 2 stents inserted on 3/19/21. My husband was placed on Prasugrel, as well as Metoprolol and a statin. On 3/21/21, we had to return to the ER due to extreme pain that turned out to be severe GERD. My husband never had GERD prior to his heart attack and the stent surgery. I suspected it was one of the medications - but ER would not entertain that theory. They sent us home with a Proton inhibitor. We returned to ER on 3/25 with esophagus pain AND stabbing chest pain. Got sent home with a second GERD medication. Returned to ER on 4/19 with severe esophagus pain and stabbing chest pain, and they admitted him into the hospital with Dressler pericarditis. A month later, the cardiologist tells us Prasugrel could have caused the GERD - after my husband had an endoscopy and was put on aggressive treatment for it. Yesterday the cardiologist took him off Prasugrel and on an alternative med. We will see if his GERD resolves."
- Zek...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 21, 2020
Effient (prasugrel) for Heart Attack "The doctor put me on Brilinta after having stents placed in my heart artery. Unfortunately, I got the side effect of shortness of breath even though my O2 level was fine. He then placed me on Effient and this syndrome went away in a couple of days."
- RKa...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 3, 2021
For Acute Coronary Syndrome "I had angioplasty with one stent placed in right artery one year back and was put on Brillinta and Aspirin. Had red rashes on skin and breathing issues doctor replaced brillinta with prasugrel 10 mg. Now I am getting back to normal. Slightly worried about adverse bleeding risk associated with it considering I am only 45 year old. Never expected I would have stent so soon in my life but have to accept and move on."
- Roa...
- October 11, 2018
For Heart Attack "Following a heart attack and subsequent stenting in 2012, I was taken off my Plavix I'd been on for 8 years and started on Effient. Ten weeks later, I suffered a massive stroke. Today, I've been off work for 6 years and still have some leftsided weakness in my arm and leg. The anesthetist was unable to reverse the blood-thinning effects of the Effient, and surgery was scary for all of us. Due to quick excellent surgery, I survived, but it was touch and go for awhile, and I was comatose for 2 weeks. My recovery has been difficult, but my stubbornness has come in handy. I hope to be able to be able to go back to work one day, but I'm not sure it will ever happen. We shall see, I guess."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- October 24, 2022
Effient (prasugrel) for Heart Attack "Placed on Effient after third heart attack caused by clotting around my first stent 8 years earlier. Have not had any issues with my heart in the 2 1/2 years since. I have experienced sever nose bleeds, along with the bleeding on minor cuts and bruising. These side effects have been decreased by reducing my aspirin intake to every other day."
- vic...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- July 28, 2019
Effient (prasugrel) for Acute Coronary Syndrome "Had a stent put in 5 years ago after bad chest pain (no MI) and was put on Effient. It worked great for me. The only issue I had was the bleeding, especially nose bleeds. Stopping the bleeds was very difficult. Also could not touch anything without getting black and blue marks. Having said all that, no more heart issues. I went to Plavix after 3 years and bleeding issues stopped. Off everything but BP pills now....but I liked Effient."
- Chr...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 6, 2023
For Heart Attack "I am an active and fit 72-year-old man, who struggles with high cholesterol. Because I resist medication generally, I resisted statins and other cholesterol reduction medications. Much to my surprise, a plaque rupture and the resulting clot blocked my right coronary artery, resulting in a STEMI. Thankfully, a stent was inserted within three hours and mild heart damage resulted. But mild is bad enough! I was placed on 10mg Prasugrel in the hospital, now five months ago, and based on what I had read, feared it was a death sentence. I feared that even small bleeds would be uncontrollable. I have, so far, had a very good experience with Prasugrel. I’ve found that the small bleeds I feared, everyday scrapes and such, are controllable. I have been careful but overall my experience with Prasugrel has been mostly invisible and much better than anticipated. I’m also on 5mg Rosuvastatin and my LDL is down to 70mg/dL. I’ve found that Prasugrel has given me peace of mind."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 27, 2018
For Acute Coronary Syndrome "Too expensive!!!! $150 for my script which means the 36 stents I currently have will be useless. They'll be blocked in no time. Thanks for nothing Lily pharmaceuticals. Another price gouge for those that don't qualify for assistance. So much for genetic."
- Ant...
- October 13, 2021
For Heart Attack "I had a single stent fitted following a heart attack 7 months ago. Great for four months, then dizziness, chest pains . Lots of ECGs, treadmill all ok . Actually feels like a heart attack. Doctors say it’s not parasugral ? Must be"
- Bha...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 8, 2023
For Heart Attack "At 56 had a heart attack out of nowhere. Cardio puts me on prasugrel and I immediately have an adverse reaction with a rash and deep welts all over my body. I’m not allergic to anything else yet had a reaction to this drug. Cardio switched me to Plavix . How do drugs like Prasugrel get approved ???"
- Den...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 16, 2024
"Everything started October 2023 with a bell pass. I thought it was a heart attack. MRA came out, 2 aneurysms, 6 coils in Tufts Medical Boston. They put me on prasugrel 10, then lowered to 5mg for a week. MRA, the doctor says it's gone, but he won't take the pill off - that's the norm. Some people have had it removed for 3 or 6 months. I have arthritis, pain, and I can't take anti-inflammatory drugs or Voltaren cream, only Tylenol for the pain and 1 aspirin 81mg, metoprolol 25mg, and the cholesterol medication, Rosuvastatin. I don't understand why in my case, I'm supposedly fine, and I can't get off the prasugrel yet. Will it be a deal for them? Some people taking this have arthritis too."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 24, 2012
Effient (prasugrel) for Acute Coronary Syndrome "side effects: back pain, tiredness, bruising, hoarseness, and bleeding."
- Anonymous
- October 29, 2011
Effient (prasugrel) for Acute Coronary Syndrome "I have acid reflux, and Plavix is affected by proton pump inhibitors since it has to be digested to be effective. Effient does not need this. This has really reduced my acid reflux distress."
- iaf...
- March 18, 2010
Effient (prasugrel) for Acute Coronary Syndrome "Feeling great and normal."
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Effient (prasugrel) for Acute Coronary Syndrome "In March of 2015, my husband had a double stent placed and was put on Effient. On April 3rd, he had a fatal brain bleed. He was brain dead. I had to remove life support on April 10th. I just wanted there to be a record of his side effect. He was only 55."