The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- High blood pressure (8%)
- High cholesterol (7%)
- Headache (6%)
- Bleeding of any kind (5%)
- Back pain (5%)
- Shortness of breath (5%)
- Nausea (5%)
- Dizziness (4%)
- Cough (4%)
- Low blood pressure (4%)
- Fatigue (4%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Chest pain
- Pain in arms or legs
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Fever
Prasugrel serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe bleeding: feeling faint, lightheaded, dizziness, vomiting or coughing up blood, bloody or dark-colored stools, severe stomach pain or discomfort
- Blood-clotting problem: headache; confusion; dizziness; tiredness; fever; small, purple spots on the skin; bruising; stomach pain; trouble breathing
Source: DailyMed
The following Prasugrel side effects have also been reported
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:
More common
Blurred vision
dizziness
headache
nervousness
pounding in the ears
slow or fast heartbeat
Less common
Black, tarry stools
bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
chest pain or discomfort
chills
difficult or labored breathing
fainting
irregular heartbeat
lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
painful or difficult urination
rapid weight gain
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
swollen glands
tightness in the chest
tingling of the hands or feet
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
unusual weight gain or loss
Incidence not known
Change in mental status
dark or bloody urine
difficulty with speaking
pale color of the skin
pinpoint red spots on the skin
seizures
weakness
yellow eyes or skin
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:
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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