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