Brilinta User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 11, 2023

For Heart Attack "I had a widowmaker heart attack with a 100 percent blockage. I had a stent placed, and I was put on Brilinta and Asa. I have been on them for over a year, and I have anxiety about stopping the Brilinta. I have shortness of breath with exertion, but not at rest, so I do not really think it's from the Brilinta. I believe it has treated me well, and I am thankful for it."

• alp...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 6, 2021

For Coronary Artery Disease "Had 2 stents inserted and given Plavix. On 6th day, developed a rash on the right hip, buttock, and groin - hundreds of tiny red bloody spots. Switched to Brilinta. Rash disappeared. About 10 days after the initial dose of Brilinta, had occasional spontaneous but limited bleeding on legs, arms, and back. This stopped after about 2 weeks."

• Dia...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 26, 2021

For Heart Attack "After suffering a widow-maker heart attack in October 2020, I was put on ticagrelor twice daily with dispersible aspirin. Sometimes I feel I have to gulp for air, and I cannot sleep for long periods, waking two or three times during the night. The most distressing side effects for me are the painful, heavy bruising. I checked this morning and I have a total of 15 bruises. They are all really painful, with red, swollen lumps in the center. My cardiologist has insisted that I remain on this medication to prevent another serious heart attack."

• Yod...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2023

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "This is a terrible medication in my opinion, with ramifications that go well beyond lack of energy, breathing problems, and dietary restrictions. The company even advises users not to shave with a blade. That should tell you enough. There are also a multitude of medications for which Brilinta is contraindicated. If you suffer from sciatic pain, the only medication you can use is OxyCodone or a similar narcotic with terrible chances of becoming addicted. Prescribing doctors need to do much more research prior to writing a script for this med. Even many pharmacologists warn about Brilinta."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 19, 2025

For Heart Attack "Have been on twice daily with low dose aspirin for the past 8 months. I have experienced nosebleeds, bruising, racing heartbeat, joint aches, and back stiffness. Also, some dizziness. Doctor said to keep taking for now. I see him again in one month. I'm hoping to switch to something less symptomatic."

• bar...
• August 6, 2015

For Acute Coronary Syndrome "Just started it a few days ago. I am experiencing slight difficulty in getting enough air when at rest. This began 2 days ago while still hospitalized after the insertion of a stent, the DES type."

• Rus...
• July 30, 2020

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."

• UHP...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 3, 2019

For Acute Coronary Syndrome "It was so bad having this drug. It has too many side effects. From the first dosage, it started stomach aching, and I had pain. Would never recommend."

• 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!"

• Joy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2018

For Heart Attack "Hemorrhaging. I had to have a blood transfusion. I could have died!"

• Smo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2019

For Acute Coronary Syndrome "The drug Brilinta worked, but was so expensive I was switched to Plavix. Their drug assistance program is a sham."

• 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."

• Joe...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 1, 2018

For Acute Coronary Syndrome "I have been on Brilinta since 2015, and outside of easy bruising, I have had no side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 14, 2021

For Coronary Artery Disease "Severe anxiety to the point I didn’t want to leave the house. Loss of weight, could not eat, really bad nausea."

• GBa...
• July 20, 2019

For Acute Coronary Syndrome "I have taken Brilinta for a year after my angioplasty. I did not experience any side effects as such, and it was like a regular medicine for me. I think it worked well for me."

• 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."

• Sal...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 23, 2020

For Heart Attack "Put on Brilinta and now my nose bleeds, and I spit up blood. I took myself off. I felt like I was going to explode. Got something going on now with my lung. Plavix is so much better."

• Cat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2022

For Acute Coronary Syndrome "My husband died of a severe brain bleed caused by this drug. Please use something safer. Also, no antidote for bleeding."

• Shu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2016

For Acute Coronary Syndrome "At this time, I have no side effects."

• MHG...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2021

For Thromboembolic Stroke Prophylaxis "Was prescribed Brilinta following a procedure to put in a stent for a blockage in my leg. It's horrible! Terribly dizzy and off balance. No appetite. Will ask to discontinue at my follow-up visit."

• Bon...
• 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."

• 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."