Brilinta and Shortness Of Breath: What Users Say (Page 3)
Reviews for Brilinta
- Whe...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- September 8, 2020
For Heart Attack "Shortness of breath, could not sleep, headache, muscle cramp on my legs."
- Sup...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 17, 2020
For Coronary Artery Disease "Dizzy, short of breath, head pressure, and just felt terrible for 2 months, then I was put on Plavix. Started feeling better the next day. Worst drug experience of my life!"
Frequently asked questions
- How long do I have to take Brilinta after a stent or heart attack?
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- Hel...
- July 7, 2021
For Heart Attack "I have 4 stents, and the Brilinta is the worst med - I will not take it anymore. The shortness of breath is absolutely horrible. Getting out of bed is a chore. This stuff should be off the market."
- Cah...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 31, 2021
For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I have a stent for an unruptured aneurysm, so I was put on Brilinta and now have shortness of breath, palpitations, anxiety, and feel very depressed."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 14, 2022
For Heart Attack "Awful, I've been on it a week, and I feel like I have the flu. Constantly aching, short breath, feels like I have a fever after taking it. Been miserable, I can't even work."
- Bru...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 3, 2023
For Prevention of Atherothrombotic Events "Started on Brilinta and children's aspirin. Noticed breathing difficulties and slight shortage of breath. Had two stents put in. My problem is the very expensive cost of this drug."
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- What medications disqualify you from donating blood/plasma?
- Is Brilinta a blood thinner or antiplatelet?
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- How long does it take for Brilinta to work?
- Lar...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- September 16, 2017
For Prevention of Atherothrombotic Events "I have not experienced any clots or clogged stents. I do experience a lot of shortness of breath and bad fatigue. Both are side effects of Brilinta. Overall, it's a good medicine."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 16, 2021
For Acute Coronary Syndrome "Extreme tiredness and weakness. Trouble breathing."
- Mic...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 22, 2021
For Coronary Artery Disease "Makes a little dizzy and much shortness of breath, especially on the golf course or just walking."
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For Acute Coronary Syndrome "Been taking Brilinta for acute coronary syndrome for 7 months, now I can’t even walk without having shortness of breath, wake up in the middle of the night having breathing problems."