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Allergic to aspirin, have been prescribed dipyridamole for a month to trial, before a venous sinus stent can be placed. is dipyridamole alone a blood thinner? have read it's only in conjunction with medications like aspirin?
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Although each possesses a different mechanism of action, both affect platelet function. Neither is a true "blood thinner", but both can affect clotting. If you wish ACCURATE information, ask your doctor or use the paid portion of HT for a virtual consult.
Answered 9/11/2021
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