Aggrenox

Aspirin, ASA + Dipyridamole

Dipyridamole (trademarked as Persantine and others) is a nucleoside transport inhibitor and a PDE3 inhibitor medication that inhibits blood clot formation[3] when given chronically and causes blood vessel dilation when given at high doses over a short time. Contents 1 Medical uses 1.1 Stroke 1.2 Other uses 2 Drug interactions 3 Overdose 4 Mechanisms of action 5 Experimental studies 6 See also 7 References Medical uses Dipyridamole is used to dilate blood vessels in p...

I have been on aggrenox for about eight months. I have a lot of muscle and joint pain and suffer from chronic fatigue. (thigh/ hip/ pelvic) I am wondering if anyone else has experienced these symtoms? ## I have severe neck and back/sholder pain with the 50 mg pill and the dr.s act like i am stupid as if they have never heard of this. I do have fibromyalgia and thought that might have some to do with it. Can you get anyone to listen? ## I was put on aggrenox following a TIA and shortly afterward suffered a severe headache that radiated down my neck and across my shoulders. I stopped taking it and am now on plavix which is much better. However, even 2 days after last taking aggrenox, I still suffer from neck and shoulder pain, particularly when under even minor stress. ## My Dad starting ...

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IS IT SAFE TO GO OFF THIS MEDICATION FOR 4 DAYS PRIOR TO AN OUTPATIENT SURGICAL PROCEDURE AS REQUESTED BY MY SURGEON ? (REMOVAL OF A SMALL FACIAL SKIN CANCER ). ## Have you also discussed it with your regular doctor? Since Aggrenox contains the active ingredients Aspirin and Dipyridamole, it can increase the risk of bleeding and surgical complications, so it is very common for surgeon to want someone to stop taking such medications, for a few days, before surgery.

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Does anyone who takes this medication have a tightening of muscles and painful feelings in the upper leg? ## My mom has been taking aggrenox and complaining of pain in the upper leg. Is there something to do to help offset this pain? Are you still taking Aggrenox? ## my left arm been swollen ever since taking aggrenox , in 2 months ive been taking it ,and i feel i have arthritis on my shoulder and rest , ## I just had a TIA 4 days ago. I have had muscle ache in my lower leg and in my upper arms. It feels like I'm having muscle spasms. Is that how you feel? Did your pain begin early? ## Aggrenox contains the active ingredient Aspiring/Dipyridamole and is used as a blood thinner and to help lower blood pressure. Some of the most common side effects include: headache, nausea, abdominal...

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I've been on Aggrenox for 10 months and I'm severely anemic and getting iron infusions! I believe the aspirin in it causes bleeding. I cant take Plavix, so I don't know what they're going to put me on. I have muscle and joint problems too. ## What do you take it for? Specifically to prevent stroke, or just as a blood thinner? If it is just as a blood thinner, there may be other options, such as Warfarin. ## I take it to prevent a stroke, had one in Jan 2010, and while on plavix had a tia in July 2011, then Dec 2011 had a stroke to my optic nerve in my right eye! I do not want to be on a blood thinner, had my 4th infusion yesterday and got 5 more to go! Aggrenox makes my muscles weak, there has to be something else that doesn't make you anemic? scared to go off of cau...

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problem making payments or getting this medication for the payment could not find the medication Aggrenox 200-25mg ## Hello, James! How are you? I'm sorry, but I don't think I'm clearly understanding you. Are you looking for an assistance program to make the medication cheaper? There is an assistance program for low-income uninsured individuals, as well as a co-pay card. I can help you find information on one of them, if you can tell me what specifically you're needing help with! Thanks! This medication may cause side effects, such as nausea, stomach irritation and blood thinning.

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Please let me know the rational for the use of aspirin and dipyridamole. I am intersested in MOA (mechanism of action for aggrenox) OF AGGRENOX. * * Edited by Site Admin 6/9/2005 11:23:12 AM PDT * * ## Is this the information you were looking for? Mechanism of Action The antithrombotic action of AGGRENOX (aspirin/extended-release dipyridamole) is the result of the additive antiplatelet effects of dipyridamole and aspirin. Dipyridamole Dipyridamole inhibits the uptake of adenosine into platelets, endothelial cells and erythrocytes in vitro and in vivo; the inhibition occurs in a dose-dependent manner at therapeutic concentrations (0.5-1.9 µg/mL). This inhibition results in an increase in local concentrations of adenosine which acts on the platelet A2-receptor thereby stimulating pla...

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I'm just not sure what is going on...I've been on Aggrenox for several weeks, at first I just had a mild headache for a few days and that's about it...and then I came down with a cold & running nose with body aches....it's about 5 days later and I'm still having a sick-like flu feeling...I'm trying to figure out whether it's the Aggrenox or if I'm still infected with the flu virus...all my family at present has the flu... ## It is hard to say, because Aggrenox has been known to cause upper respiratory tract infections, as a side effect in some people that take it, along with coughing, nausea, headache, and dizziness. So, it could be the medication, illness, or even a combination of both. How are you feeling, now? Has there been any change? Have you co...

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I use Aggrenox (blood thinner) and Losartan (blood pressure) and my hair is thinning. If I use women's Rogaine will there be any side effects, or problems with the medications? Glo ## Hello, Glo! How are you? I didn't find any interactions or problems listed, but it's always best to double check such information to be sure. However, you may be better served to speak to your doctor about switching off of the Losartan to a different medication, it has been known to cause hair thinning and hair loss in some people that take it. Additional side effects, as listed by the FDA may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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How frequent are hallucinations while taking lexapro? Has anyone experienced this side effect? I am taking lexapro for anxiety and it has decreased the anxiety, but the hallucinations are awful. Thanks. ## That is not a normal side effect that the FDA lists for this medication. The typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, weight changes, and mood changes. When are they occuring? Is it when you sleep, or when you are awake? Are you on any other medications? ## They are occurring during the day-usually late afternoons. Most times I'm seeing my daughter in the house in a frozen position without movement. On no other medications other than crestor, carvedilol and aggrenox. I have had eye surgery for glaucoma and still having problems with vision.

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Can my mother age 70 substitute aggrenox 25 with ecosprin 25? If not any other alternate.

does it treat the flow of blood does it stop blood clots from sticking together does it repair ailing arteries???? ## Aggrenox and Lipotor useage after experiencing a stroke

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my father is on 10mg of coumadin, and he was recently prescribed aggrenox. He is also taking k/dur, demadex, xanax, lortab, ambien, lexapro, and teveten. I am worried that there is a danger in him taking aggrenox because of the fact that it contains aspirin. ## 10 mg of coumadin is a large dose. Why is he on this large a dose??? I find this very interesting. ## June, I am not sure if you will get a response, since this post was made almost 4 years ago. The dosage, however, varies from individual to individual, there is no standard dosing for Coumadin/Warfarin. It is decided by testing the clotting factor in the person's blood, then a dosage adjustment is made, if needed. ## I am taking Aggrenox for tia. I fell today and think I injured my ribs. Is there any pain meds I can take that...

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Aggrenox (Asa 25 mg / Dipyridamole 200 mg) Oral Capsule by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ## Markings: 01A; ## Shape: Capsule ## Package Codes: 0597-0001-11, 0597-0001-60 ## Active Ingredients: Aspirin + Dipyridamole

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Aggrenox (Asa 25 mg / Dipyridamole 200 mg) Oral Capsule by Rebel Distributors Corp. ## Markings: BI;01A ## Shape: Capsule ## Package Codes: 21695-656-60 ## Active Ingredients: Aspirin + Dipyridamole

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Aggrenox (Asa 25 mg / Dipyridamole 200 mg) Oral Capsule by Physicians Total Care, Inc. ## Markings: 01A; ## Shape: Capsule ## Package Codes: 54868-5143-0 ## Active Ingredients: Aspirin + Dipyridamole

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Aggrenox Oral Capsule by Carilion Materials Management ## Markings: 01A; ## Shape: Capsule ## Package Codes: 68151-3971-6 ## Active Ingredients: Aspirin + Dipyridamole