Ticagrelor and Dizziness: What Users Say

• JD ...
• December 2, 2022

For Heart Attack "I had a massive HA back on June 1st, 2022. Doc said, 5 more minutes and I would have been gone. He added 2 more stents to my already three and started me on Brilinta. I started gasping for breath after a couple of days, losing sleep at night, falling asleep at red lights, unable to walk very far or fast, and severe vertigo (dizziness), muscle cramps, leg pain, swollen knees, and back and neck pain. After the first bottle of Brilinta was gone, I stopped taking it. 2 months later, at my next visit, my Doc went through the roof!! He immediately made me take two 90 mg Brilinta pills and another that night. Well...3 months later, I'm stopping the med again. I simply can't handle the side effects anymore. Thinking about changing doctors. Btw, all my symptoms went away, and I feel bionic!!"

• Ren...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 26, 2021

For Myocardial Infarction, Prophylaxis "Took this 3 days post-LAD stent while on chronic pain management for spinal cord damage and 11 fusions. This was a nightmare of severe shortness of breath, bodily waves of feeling of drowning in pain, pounding, racing heart, exhaustion, elevated blood pressure, dizziness, nausea! Will never take this again, ever!!!"

• Ms ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2017

For Prevention of Atherothrombotic Events "I had three stents put in on July 17, 2017. The surgery was very easy and successful. I was immediately put on Plavix, which did not agree with me. I was then put on Brilinta and am doing okay with it, it seems. However, I do get dizzy, feel fatigued, and bruise horribly. My worst problem is being unable to take anything for pain for my arthritis and spinal stenosis. I sustained pinched nerves on C7 during the surgery, and not being able to get a cortisone shot or even take an Aleve for pain and inflammation has literally made my life miserable. I was not told anything about having to expect these side effects either. I’m grateful for the stents, but how can I improve the quality of my life while staying on this blood thinner for a year?"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2022

For Coronary Artery Disease "I really don't like the bruising and bleeding from small cuts. My main complaint is being dizzy every day with loss of equilibrium. I can't take how this feels and will not be on it for long! I had one iliac stent and one coming on my femoral next. Cigarettes and I'm type 2 diabetic, so claudication of these arteries is bad at 95%."

• 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."

• 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!"

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."