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Is Prolonged Usage Of Brilinta Advisable?

I am a 64 year old female..had my first heart attack one year ago,had a stent put in. I have been on Brilinta for one year, no noticeable side effects. My family Dr. wants me to stay on this drug until I see him again in Jan, is it safe to stay on it this long ?
Wed, 30 Jan 2019
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Hello,

You can safely continue brilinta. It is a safe drug and does not cause any major side effects on prolonged use.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Is Prolonged Usage Of Brilinta Advisable?

Hello, You can safely continue brilinta. It is a safe drug and does not cause any major side effects on prolonged use. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician