Pletal (generic: cilostazol) is a prescription medication used to reduce the symptoms of intermittent claudication (pain in the legs when walking due to narrowing of blood vessels). Pletal belongs to a group of drugs called phosphodiesterase III inhibitors, which help to improve blood flow to the legs.

This medication comes in tablet form and is usually taken by mouth two times a day, at least 30 minutes before or two hours after breakfast and dinner.

Common side effects of Pletal include headache, diarrhea, dizziness, and rapid or irregular heartbeat.

Pletal can also cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Pletal affects you.