Ticagrelor and Shortness Of Breath: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Jay...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 1, 2016

For Acute Coronary Syndrome "I am 68 years old, taking Brilinta (ticagrelor) since December 2015 after having a heart attack and insertion of one stent. During the first few months, I had a problem with even minor bruises when the blood was not clotting easily. Otherwise, I have not experienced any internal bleeding or shortness of breath, even when I was walking at a moderate speed of 4.5 to 5 km per hour for 30-45 mins. I have also had a problem of acute pancreatitis, for which my food is low in fat for the last few years. I only have to watch after the completion of one year."

• Kry...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 14, 2022

For Heart Attack "Had a heart attack 3 months ago - one stent. Put on ticagrelor, aspirin, etc. Had breathing difficulties, bad upper back pain, which gradually moved to the heart area. Caused 2 emergency hospital visits for nothing because it was caused by the ticagrelor, even though my cardiologist vehemently denied this. Fortunately, the hospital staff suggested Plavix and my GP complied. Beginning to feel like myself at last."

• Tom...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 11, 2020

For Acute Coronary Syndrome "Two years ago, in April 2018, I experienced an acute burning sensation in my chest for 3 days. I ended up in the hospital and had 3 stents inserted into my heart (2 in the morning and another one in the evening) for a distal left main stenosis which extended into the LAD. Besides my usual daily b.p. medication plus 100 mg Cartia, I was also put onto Brilinta, one 90 mg tablet twice daily. I was on it for 2 years and did experience bruising and shortness of breath, but I had shortness of breath well before the stents were put in. My cardio has now reduced Brilinta to 1/2 a dose of one 90 mg tablet twice a day."

• Rus...
• July 30, 2020

Ticagrelor 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."

• Rus...
• July 30, 2020

Ticagrelor 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."

• Whe...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 8, 2020

Ticagrelor 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

Ticagrelor 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!"

• Hel...
• July 7, 2021

Ticagrelor 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

Ticagrelor 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."

• Bon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 14, 2022

Ticagrelor 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

Ticagrelor 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

Ticagrelor 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

Ticagrelor for Acute Coronary Syndrome "Extreme tiredness and weakness. Trouble breathing."

• Mic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2021

Ticagrelor for Coronary Artery Disease "Makes a little dizzy and much shortness of breath, especially on the golf course or just walking."

• spr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2016

For Prevention of Atherothrombotic Events "Had stent 7 days ago, getting breathless after taking this drug."