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Does dipyridamole add to aspirin in secondary prevention of stroke?
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Yes: It is called aggrenox. It is used for patients who have tia, transient ischemic attack or stroke on aspirin, and there is less bleeding than with plavix (clopidogrel).
Answered 11/28/2017
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Yes: Yes. Other important factors are BP & cholesterol control.
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