Brilinta (ticagrelor) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed to help lower the risk of blood clots or certain cardiovascular events, such as heart attack or stroke in adults. As with other drugs, ...

DEAR DR. GOTT: Following a stroke, I was placed on Plavix to reduce the risk of blood clots. For the past two weeks, I have noted extensive bruising on my skin, blood in my urine and bleeding gums. My ...

CHICAGO, May 6 (Reuters) - A group representing cardiologists who perform stent procedures recommended that patients taking the blood thinner Plavix avoid certain acid reflux drugs after a study ...

It isn’t known for sure whether it’s safe to take clopidogrel during pregnancy. The drug’s clinical trials didn’t include people who were pregnant or breastfeeding. In animal studies, there was also ...

Brilinta is a brand-name medication that contains ticagrelor. It’s used to reduce the risk of heart-related problems such as heart attack and stroke. Like any medication, it may cause some side ...