Below are some questions that you should ask to your doctor about your heart attack

  • Did the heart attack cause permanent damage to my heart?
  • Am I at risk of having another heart attack?
  • How can I lower my risk of another heart attack?
  • How often do I need to come in for office visits?
  • Why was I prescribed these medicines?
  • Will these medicines react with other medicines?
  • Are there any possible side effects with my medicines?
  • What are the types of side effects I might experience?
  • What happens if I miss a dose?
  • When can I start my normal activities again (for example, going back to work, walking, dancing, playing golf, having sex, working in the garden, taking care of children or grandchildren)?
  • Are there any activities I should not do?
  • Are there any foods I need to stay away from?
  • Is it okay to have alcohol?
  • What is the best way to stay on track with my medicines?
  • How can I make heart-healthy lifestyle changes?
 
 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT XYGREL (ticagrelor) 90-MG TABLETS

  • Do not stop taking XYGREL without talking to the doctor who prescribes it for you
  • People who are treated with a stent, and stop taking XYGREL too soon, have a higher risk of getting a blood clot in the stent, having a heart attack, or dying
  • If you stop XYGREL because of bleeding, or for other reasons, your risk of a heart attack or stroke may increase
  • Tell all your doctors and dentists that you are taking XYGREL
  • To decrease your risk of bleeding, your doctor may instruct you to stop taking XYGREL 5 days before you have surgery
  • Your doctor should tell you when to start taking XYGREL again, as soon as possible after surgery