Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is Brilinta, and you should take your dose exactly as directed by your doctor. Brilinta is taken with aspirin, so ask your doctor what dose of aspirin is right for you. Your daily dose of aspirin should not be more than 100 mg, and you should avoid other medicines that have aspirin. 

Brilinta reduces your risk of dangerous blood clots. This lowers your chance of having a heart attack or other serious problems with your blood vessels. 

Some mild side effects are expected with Brilinta, like easy bruising or bleeding. It may also take a little longer for bleeding to stop. If these or other reasons make you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. But, don't stop taking it unless the doctor who prescribed it says it's okay. 

You should call your doctor right away if you have bleeding that is unexpected, prolonged or excessive, or if you have blood in your urine or stool. Also, Brilinta can cause shortness of breath, and you should call your doctor if you notice this or other unusual changes to your body. 

You should ask your doctor or pharmacist to review all other medicines you take, even if they don't require a prescription. 

Also, tell your dentists and other doctors that you take Brilinta. If you need to stop taking it for surgery, check with your prescribing doctor first. 

For best results, continue to take Brilinta because it is lowering your chance of a heart attack, and read the medication guide for full information.