Prasugrel (Oral Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Blurred vision
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nervousness
• Pounding in the ears
• Slow or fast heartbeat

• Black, tarry stools
• Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Chills
• Cough
• Difficult or labored breathing
• Fainting
• Fever
• Irregular heartbeat
• Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
• Painful or difficult urination
• Rapid weight gain
• Shortness of breath
• Sore throat
• Sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
• Swollen glands
• Tightness in the chest
• Tingling of the hands or feet
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Unusual weight gain or loss
• Wheezing

• Change in mental status
• Dark or bloody urine
• Difficulty with speaking
• Fever
• Pale color of the skin
• Pinpoint red spots on the skin
• Seizures
• Weakness
• Yellow eyes or skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Back pain
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Pain in the arms or legs
• Rash

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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