AGGRENOX (Aspirin and Dipyridamole)

Aggrenox Information

Aggrenox commonly called Aspirin or Dipyridamole is a popular drug whose purpose is to stop platelets (substances normally found in the human body that are vital for blood clotting) from sticking one to another therefore forming “blood clots”.

Aggrenox Indications

Aggrenox has the ability to reduce the dangerous risk of stroke. It reduces the formation of blood clots in the case of patients who are suffering from thrombosis that lead to ischemic strokes or to transient ischemic attacks.

Aggrenox Warnings

It may not be advisable to start a treatment with Aggrenox if you are suffering from any of the following medical conditions:

• Allergic reaction to aspirin
• Allergic reaction to anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drugs (like ibuprofen, indimethacin, naproxen, ketoprofen, oxaprozin, nabumetone, etc)
• Alcoholism
• Ulcer
• Nasal Polyps
• Stomach bleeding 
• Liver or kidney disease
• Bleeding
• Gout
• Heart disease
• blood clotting disorders
• Low blood pressure
• Deficiency of Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
• Asthma

Aggrenox is not recommended in the treatment of patients who are suffering from any of the medical conditions that have been mentioned here. If a treatment with Aspirin is, however, necessary, the dosage is usually lowered (by the doctor) and the patient is monitored during his treatment with this drug. Therefore, inform your doctor of any disorders that you are suffering from.
Aggrenox is a Category D FDA pregnancy drug. Therefore it can cause irreparable harm to the growing fetus. Taking Aggrenox during pregnancy can reduce birth weight or affect the unborn child’s brain. If you are pregnant, or are planning to be so soon, you should not start a treatment with Aggrenox without consulting with your doctor. This medicine could pass into breast milk, therefore it could harm your child. Do not take Aggrenox without your doctor’s consent if you are nursing an infant. Teenagers and children should not be treated with Aggrenox, as a treatment with this drug at an early age increases the risk of developing the Reye’s syndrome.

Aggrenox Intake Guidelines

If you are following a treatment with Aggrenox, you should take it exactly how your doctor has told you to. If you have any further questions regarding the treatment, you should consult a doctor, a pharmacist or a nurse. Each dose of the drug should be accompanied by a glass of water. Try to swallow the capsules (do not break or chew them).

Aggrenox Dosage

It is best that you acquire the dosage of Aggrenox that suits you best from your personal doctor, as it depends on a wide range of factors (it can differ from one person to another).

Aggrenox Overdose

There are some known symptoms that appear in case of an overdose with Aggrenox. These are:

• Warm feeling
• Sweating
• Flushes
• Restlessness
• Weakness
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Ringing of ears
• Smaller blood pressure
• Irregular or rapid heartbeat

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms you should seek immediate medical attention.

Aggrenox Missed Dose

It is recommended that the patient should not miss any of his Aggrenox doses. If a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as possible, provided that it is not about time for the next Aggrenox dose. You must not take a double dose of Aggrenox unless you were told to do so by your personal doctor.

Aggrenox Side Effects

Aggrenox can lead to some of the following side effects:

• Difficulty in breathing
• Throat closing
• Swelling of the lips, face or tongue
• Severe headache
• Hives
• Seizures
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Black, tarry, bloody stools
• abdominal pain
• Bloody vomit
• ringing of ears or decreased hearing

If you are experiencing any of these ailments, stop your treatment with Aggrenox and inform your physician.
This drug could also lead to other side effects (more common and less serious) such as:

• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Mild headaches
• indigestion 
• Upset stomach 
• Diarrhea

If you are experiencing these side effects you can continue your treatment but please inform your physician at once.
There are other side effects which could also occur if you are taking this drug. Tell your doctor if you feel anything disturbing or unusual while taking Aggrenox.

Aggrenox Drug Reactions

Over- the- counter drugs could interact with this drug. For example:

• Drugs that contain Dipyridamole
• Salicylates
• Aspirin
• Anti-inflammatory, non-steroidal drugs

Avoid taking such medicines during a treatment with Aggrenox.
Aggrenox can also interact to other drugs such as:

• Angiotensin-converting- enzymes
• Water pill
• Beta-blocker
• Drugs for Myasthenia gravis
• Anticoagulants
• Valproic acid, phenytoin or sodium valpraote
• Diabetes drugs
• Methotrexate
• Probenecid
• Acetazolamide
• Sulfinpyrazone

Inform you doctor if you are taking any additional medicines of this kind during your treatment with Aggrenox. He might lower your Aggrenox dosage or monitor the way your body reacts to the treatment.
Aggrenox can react to other drugs that have not been mentioned here. Inform your doctor if you are following any other treatments.

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