What are the side effects of Aggrenox?

What are the side effects of Aggrenox?

Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, heartburn, and dizziness may occur. Talk with your doctor if you have a severe headache when you first start taking this medication.

What does aggrenox interact with?

Aggrenox may interact with acetazolamide, methotrexate, diabetes medications taken orally, gout medications, ACE inhibitors, Alzheimer medications, beta-blockers, diuretics (water pills), seizure medication, aspirin or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).

Does aggrenox lower blood pressure?

The ingredient dipyridamole in Aggrenox (aspirin / dipyridamole) can cause low blood pressure. This is more likely to happen if you have a history of low blood pressure. Tell your healthcare provider if you notice dizziness or low blood pressure after taking Aggrenox (aspirin / dipyridamole).

What is aspirin dipyridamole used for?

Aspirin and dipyridamole combination is used to prevent you from having a stroke. Strokes occur when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked by blood clots. This medicine will thin the blood and help prevent blood clots from forming. It is only given when there is a high risk that these problems may occur.

Is aggrenox an ACE inhibitor?

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors.

What are the strengths of Aggrenox?

Aggrenox is supplied as a capsule containing 200mg dipyridamole in extended-release pellets and a round white tablet incorporating immediate-release aspirin 25mg.

What is the generic name for Aggrenox?

Aggrenox is used to help prevent stroke if you’ve had a previous “mini-stroke” or an actual ischemic stroke—and the generic, aspirin/extended-release dipyridamole, was just approved by the FDA on July 1, 2015!

Can you crush Aggrenox?

You may open the capsule and sprinkle the contents – a small tablet plus some beads – onto food such as applesauce. Do not crush or chew the capsule or the contents of the capsule.

When should Aggrenox be used?

The recommended dose of AGGRENOX is one capsule given orally twice daily, one in the morning and one in the evening. Swallow capsules whole without chewing. AGGRENOX can be administered with or without food.

Why is Aggrenox being discontinued?

Tuesday’s FDA drug shortage update said a “business decision” made by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals (BIPI) “will no longer be supplying the market with Aggrenox capsules after June 11, 2020.”

Can you take Tylenol with Aggrenox?

Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Aggrenox and Tylenol.

Can you take aspirin with Aggrenox?

Taking the combination of aspirin and dipyridamole (Aggrenox) is not equivalent to taking each of the medications separately. Take only the medication your doctor has prescribed.

What are the symptoms of a thrombotic stroke?

The symptoms of a thrombotic stroke vary, depending on which area of the brain is affected. That is because different areas of the brain are responsible for different functions. For example, different areas of the brain control movement, sight, speech, balance and coordination.

What are the signs of stroke in men and women?

Signs of Stroke in Men and Women. Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech.

How do thrombotic strokes affect the brain?

Thrombotic strokes can affect large or small arteries in the brain. Strokes that affect large arteries block flow to greater portions of the brain. When a thrombotic stroke occurs in a small artery, the artery is usually one that is deep within the brain.

What is a thrombotic stroke and how is it treated?

What is a Thrombotic Stroke? In a thrombotic stroke, a blood clot (thrombus) forms inside one of the brain’s arteries. The clot blocks blood flow to a part of the brain. This causes brain cells in that area to stop functioning and die quickly.