Prasugrel and Bleeding: What Users Say

• wid...
• April 8, 2018

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."

• Ohi...
• August 29, 2011

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."

• Gil...
• September 8, 2019

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

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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 24, 2022

For Heart Attack "Placed on Effient after a 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 severe nose bleeds, along with 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

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 nosebleeds. 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2012

For Acute Coronary Syndrome "side effects: back pain, tiredness, bruising, hoarseness, and bleeding."