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Who can and cannot take ticagrelor - Brand name: Brilique

Who can take ticagrelor

Most adults aged 18 or over can take ticagrelor.

Who may not be able to take ticagrelor

Ticagrelor is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor if you:

  • have ever had an allergic reaction to ticagrelor or any other medicine
  • have recently had surgery or have any injuries that are currently bleeding a lot, such as a wound
  • have ever had a stomach ulcer
  • have breathing difficulties, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • have an abnormal heart rate (arrhythmia)
  • have had bleeding in your brain (a brain haemorrhage) or a stroke caused by bleeding in the brain (haemorrhagic stroke)
  • have gout or high levels of a chemical called uric acid in your body
  • have liver problems
  • are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or breastfeeding

Page last reviewed: 1 April 2025
Next review due: 1 April 2028