Question 1

should a tooth be extracted while taking aggrenox?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Aggrenox is a coagulation modifier thus it affects bleeding. Obviously during an extraction there is bleeding. Therefore its important for the dentist and the physician to determine if your bleeding times are appropriate.

Question 2

has anyone taken or is now on the medication aggrenox ?

Accepted Answer

Stroke prevntion: Aggrenox is a combination of Aspirin and a drug called dipyridamole. This combo prevents platelets from "clumping" and causing a clot or embolism to prevent strokes. It is a relatively safe drug. Most drug interactions involve other drugs which also prevent platelets from clumping and thus cause bleeding.

Question 3

are aggrenox and heparin given together?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: They can be - it depends on the indication. The risk of bleeding will be increased but the risk of clotting will be lowered. It's a judgement call. That why doctors need a lot training.

Question 4

which is better for strokes==plavix or aggrenox?

Accepted Answer

Plavix (clopidogrel): Plavix (clopidogrel) has solid data. Aggrenox has 0ne study with many flaws. Pts with strokes also tend to have cardiovascular and peripheral disease. Plaxix reduces mortality in these pts and Aggrenox doesnt. Plavix (clopidogrel) is now generic and Aggrenox is expensive.

Question 5

can i take aggrenox in place of 325mg aspirin? thanks in advance.

Accepted Answer

For what?: Aggrenox contains Aspirin (plus dipyridamole). What are you treating? It's indicated for TIA and stroke. If you're using it for heart attack prophylaxis, it hasn't been studied for that indication.

Question 6

are there any reactions between the medications aggrenox and lisinopril?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Combo use of Aggrenox and lisiopril may decrease antihypertensive efficacy of renal prostoglandin and may increase sodium and fluid retention.

Question 7

which is better for strokes: plavix (clopidogrel) or aggrenox?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Studies have been done comparing the two.  Aggrenox seems superior in preventing recurrent stroke or tia's, but Plavix (clopidogrel) has more research on heart disease and periph vasc problems.  Plavix (clopidogrel) is generic now and cheaper, but doesn't work well in pts with certain genetics, and interacts adversely with some ulcer drugs.  Aggrenox has aspirin, which may be a problem with some.

Question 8

my mother takes aggrenox to prevent ministrokes. what is effect?

Accepted Answer

Coagulation modifier: Coagulation modifiers decrease the chances of a blood clot becoming dislodged and  blocking the circulation to the brain.

Question 9

does aggrenox cause palpations?

Accepted Answer

Yes: One of the commen reactions of Aggrenox is palpitation.

Question 10

views on aggrenox vs clopidogrel for someone who had a tia. my mother is taking aggrenox but clopidogrel is cheaper and studies show no difference.

Accepted Answer

See below: Aggrenox has been shown to have a superior preventative benefit for recurrent stroke or TIA over the next year, and may also benefit cardiac function.  The one head to head study has been dissected and may be misleading in many ways.  Most stroke experts would choose Aggrenox as a better approach.

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Which is better for strokes==plavix or aggrenox?

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Can i take aggrenox in place of 325mg aspirin? thanks in advance.

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Are there any reactions between the medications aggrenox and lisinopril?

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Which is better for strokes: plavix (clopidogrel) or aggrenox?

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My mother takes aggrenox to prevent ministrokes. what is effect?

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Does aggrenox cause palpations?

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