Ticagrelor (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:

• Difficult or labored breathing
• Shortness of breath
• Tightness in the chest
• Wheezing

• Blurred vision
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
• Fainting
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Headache
• Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
• Loss of consciousness
• Nervousness
• Pounding in the ears
• Slow or fast heartbeat
• Sweating
• Unusual tiredness or weakness

• Bleeding gums
• Bruising
• Coughing up blood
• Difficulty with breathing or swallowing
• Headache, sudden and severe
• Increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
• Nausea or vomiting
• Nosebleeds
• Paralysis
• Prolonged bleeding from cuts
• Red or black, tarry stools
• Red or dark brown urine
• Weakness

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
• Cough
• Diarrhea

• Swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males

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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