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
Slow heart rhythm has been reported with XYGREL.
XYGREL can cause serious side effects, including bleeding and shortness of breath. Call your doctor if you have new or unexpected shortness of breath or any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. Your doctor can decide what treatment is needed.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. XYGREL may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how XYGREL works. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. You should not breastfeed while being treated with XYGREL.
