Ticagrelor User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2020

For Coronary Artery Disease "11/15/2020 Placed on Brilinta post two stent placements. Took it for one week and noted memory problems, and I started itching and burning around my face and head. The physician assistant said not a problem, and I continued to take it three more days. Three days later, in the middle of the night, I went to the emergency room at 3 a.m. with uncontrollable itching, severe shortness of breath, and severe chest pain. I was told I was on my way to a heart attack from the Brilinta. I was admitted and switched to Plavix. Three days after switching to Plavix, still itching and memory problems. Supposedly, it takes as long as seven days to recover from an allergic reaction to Brilinta. Too soon to evaluate the Plavix."

• Nig...
• November 3, 2016

For Acute Coronary Syndrome "Had bypass 20 years ago. In August 2016, had to have 2 stents and was put on Brilinta. Short of breath most of the time. But fatigue is a huge problem. MD says if caused by Brilinta, maybe time to try Plavix. Not sure if that will be any better. All these meds have such horrible side effects!"

• Hen...
• October 6, 2022

For Heart Attack "I have been on Brilinta for just over a month due to a heart attack blocking 100% of the left side. In the hospital, I immediately told the docs about my breathing issue. They said it was sleep apnea. I told them it was not. Awake, sitting there, and it would out of the blue hit me, standing. And yes, at times, asleep. The pharmacist at the hospital said this was a serious side effect and I need to talk to the doctor about it. I did. 2 of them, plus the docs' pharmacist. No, they told me it couldn't be. And I would simply die without it. (Had a stent put in). Then I started getting headaches about an hour to 2 hours after taking Brilinta, which was also when the breathing issues would start and last up to another 2 hours. Then I noticed I started losing my temper. That is not like me. Things started really setting me off at times that normally I would shrug off. I also feel like there is a disconnect in thoughts now on something, hard to describe. Don't know why docs won't listen."

• bar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 20, 2016

For Acute Coronary Syndrome "While sleeping, I experience nighttime shortness of breath bad enough to wake me up gasping for air. Now I know why: Brilinta. Very fatigued also. Takes all morning to get going. Some rear-thigh cramps at night also. Other than that, I suppose it's working to keep me from having a clot form. My surgeon says he'll take me off Brilinta on my first anniversary date of heart attack; yeah!"

• Nan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 9, 2020

For Heart Attack "Just finished my last dose of Brilinta. Was on the medication for 12 months related to stent and CABGx4 (August 2019). Noticed bruising, which is a known side effect of the medication. Gum bleeding only when brushing and would easily stop. Recommend an ultra-soft toothbrush. Someone mentioned arm and leg pain in another review, I have some of that pain/feelings but not to the level that I would compare it to MS. What may be the difference for me is that I followed my recovery protocol seriously by maintaining a healthy diet, exercise, and strict adherence to my meds and maintaining my glucose for my diabetes to an A1c of 5.1."

• Iri...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 4, 2016

For Acute Coronary Syndrome "I've been reading other people's experiences, and I wonder if I'm on the same medication. I am 74 years old, and I've been on Brilinta with 81 aspirin since 2/29/16, when I had 92% blockage in the widow-maker, the descending major heart artery. Thankful that I was in the doctor's office when I had my heart attack, I ended up with two stents and Brilinta. I have had no noticeable side effects. I exercise three days a week in our local life center, with both aerobic and resistance exercises, and I have never experienced anything like the excessive fatigue I read others complaining of. Other than cuts or scrapes taking a little longer to coagulate, I have had no bleeding to complain about. Maybe the Brilinta I'm receiving is just better."

• Wil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 12, 2022

For Heart Attack "I was on Brilinta a month after a heart attack and stent. The cost of these horrific pills is criminal. There should be a buyback program. I feel docs prescribe it only because they listen to drug reps. Reps are only interested in $$$$. I had shortness of breath to the point of having to stop walking every 20 feet. How can you exercise when you are short of breath, the heart races and is overtaxed? The back pain rivaled spinal fractures, and the newly acquired sleep apnea with resulting gasping and headache makes one afraid to sleep. These problems shake one's confidence in any type of recovery. They switched me to Plavix...this should have been prescribed first, not making $$$ for AstraZeneca. I'm sick of this already! Shame on these drug companies!"

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2018

For Prevention of Atherothrombotic Events "Had weakness, no energy, went for catheterization, found 90 percent blockage in the left artery. They used a balloon only, no stent because of the location of the blockage. See, I had a triple bypass in 2000 after a myocardial infarct. The blockage was where the graft that was sewn in. The doctor put me on Brilinta, could not tolerate it, as I was not being able to breathe. I even went to the ER thinking it was my heart, but I was fine, they thought it was a virus. But I thought, I bet it's that drug, so I stopped it, and I can breathe now."

• Bum...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 15, 2020

For Heart Attack "I had a mild heart attack with stents fitted. I took Brilinta for 7 months and reported shortness of breath on various occasions. Eventually, I insisted I was taken off. 3 months on, I have now been suffering really bad anxiety attacks, which of course includes shortness of breath. I am fully convinced this is as a direct result of being on this medication."

• Bat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 6, 2020

For Coronary Artery Disease "Had stents put in, so Dr. gave me Brilinta. Had side effects of a very hard time breathing, could not sleep for shortness of breath. Walked into my living room one evening and lost my breath, fell to my knees in front of my chair. My son said he asked me three times if I was okay. Did not hear him. Spent the night in the hospital. They said it was the Brilinta. Put me on Plavix. Now I feel great. Brilinta should not be on the market. It cost me $564 for a three-month supply. Got the Plavix for $8 for a three-month supply. They ought to be made to refund my money. Dumped them down the toilet."

• Xon...
• February 5, 2018

For Acute Coronary Syndrome "My son was put on this drug after 2 stents and a mild heart attack. At that time (2 1/2 months ago), he also experienced urinary problems, and further testing reveals he also has a mass in/on his bladder and needs surgery. The cardiologist has refused to change the Brilinta and says he must wait at least 4 months to have the surgery. Everyone in our family is most concerned."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2019

For Heart Attack "I had terrible side effects from this drug, Brilinta. Aside from feeling exhausted, I was unable to breathe and was gasping for breath. I felt sluggish and tired all of the time. I could not take a deep breath. It felt like asthma. After a month of being switched to prasugrel (Effient), I felt much better and more normal."

• ljo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 20, 2021

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "After a heart attack and stent placement, I've taken this for about six weeks. Side effects seem to be extreme shortness of breath. Between refills, I ran out and went two days without it. Those were the only two days since that I've felt like myself and had any energy or strength, the difference was like night and day."

• bil...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 3, 2020

For Heart Attack "I took this drug for eight months. After a month, I experienced regular nosebleeds, headaches, a high degree of bruising, and extreme difficulty urinating. Things got so bad that if I sneezed, my nose would start bleeding. After eight months, my cardiologist switched me to clopidogrel. Within two weeks, all these side effects went away. The only downside is that I can't eat grapefruit. I do not recommend this drug at all. In addition, it costs over $400 per month versus $7.50 for clopidogrel."

• Lay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 21, 2020

For Heart Attack "Had a heart attack 3 weeks ago and feel like I am going crazy! I am constantly short of breath, and my anxiety levels are off the charts. I can barely sleep, and if I do doze off, I jerk awake feeling like I am being choked. My doctor said he will switch me to Plavix next month. This medication should be reviewed again, too dangerous!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2019

For Prevention of Atherothrombotic Events "Had 100% blockage in left leg. A stent was advised, but not put in - Instead, the artery was cleared. Was put on Brilinta 90 mg twice daily. I experienced severe breathing difficulty after only 2 days, to the point I needed supplemental oxygen. I was unable to sleep more than a few minutes at a time. 2 days after quitting this drug, my breathing was back to normal."

• Don...
• October 22, 2015

For Acute Coronary Syndrome "I had been taking Coumadin and Plavix for years with no problem. Since Brilinta, the bleeding, bruising, nausea, and joint pain have been horrible. And yes, my PT/INR levels are within the therapeutic level between 2 and 3."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 19, 2018

For Prevention of Atherothrombotic Events "I have been on Brilinta for 30 days. I am also an asthmatic, so breathing is always a problem. This medication does not make it any easier. I remember waking up because it felt like someone was covering my mouth and nose. I could not catch my breath. I am always tired, body aches, lightheaded. Yes, I do bleed heavily when it is a small cut. I bruise very easily. Every day I wake up, I have a new purple, red, black, and green bruise. As time goes on, the breathing is not as bad. The bruising is still horrible. I pray one day soon I will be off this medication."

• zam...
• December 27, 2016

For Acute Coronary Syndrome "Have only been on Brilinta for 3 days after 2 stents put in because of blockages, but was concerned enough to start looking for reviews. I have pains over my body, diarrhea, and have had some shortness of breath. I will be asking my doctor when I go to see him this week as advised after my procedure."

• Nan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 21, 2016

For Acute Coronary Syndrome "Had a heart attack four years ago, and for the first three years afterward, Plavix was my prescribed medication as a blood thinner. I kept complaining to my physician that I was experiencing something weird; what I called a 'roving arthritis.' I was usually waking in the mornings with one or both hands so swollen in the joints that I couldn't hold a coffee cup. Or, I'd get out of bed and could only limp around due to swollen, painful ankles. I was miserable, so I finally did my own research online and found Brilinta. About one month after switching to Brilinta, my joint pain has totally stopped! On Brilinta for almost a year; a very positive experience. Only one negative: my insurance doesn't cover near as much as Plavix. Very spendy."

• Fel...
• March 19, 2017

For Acute Coronary Syndrome "Started Brilinta on Nov 6, 2016, after a heart attack and stent. Three days later, I had a major anxiety attack because I could not breathe. The shortness of breath got better after one month. I am constantly tired and frequently napping. The worst side effect has been four months of constant gout. I am now at the maximum dose of allopurinol to control my gout. I cannot wait to change over to Plavix, even though it will mean frequent blood testing."

• Tra...
• September 12, 2020

For Myocardial Infarction, Prophylaxis "I had a stent put in my 90% blocked left lower descending artery. I was given Brilinta in the hospital but was also on oxygen. When I went home and took my first dose upon arrival, it was a nightmare. I couldn’t seem to catch my breath. I panicked more than I ever have in my entire life. I sat up all night until it began to wear off. I shook like a leaf. I never want to feel like that again. My doctor put me on Prasugrel just once a day. I am so much better and so relieved!"

• BBa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2019

For Heart Attack "I've been on Brilinta since December 27, 2018. It seems as though my breathing is getting worse by the day. Feel like I could just stop and not inhale, 39-year smoker. Now stopped on that date after heart attack and stent. What to do? Says I need to be on it for a year."

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 12, 2024

"I have been on Brilinta since 9/3/24 for treatment after stenting in a vein in my brain from intracranial hypertension. I am of the 10% that Plavix doesn’t work for. I have noticed some side effects of shortness of breath, increased vertigo, and the worst part so far, a period that hasn’t stopped for 4 months."

• Sal...
• August 2, 2017

For Acute Coronary Syndrome "Had a heart attack in Nov 2016, was put on Brilinta twice a day. I too have experienced fatigue, bruising, blurred vision, and shortness of breath. It takes me a long time to get started in the morning, then about 3:00 pm... I'm ready to nap but can't because I work."