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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Aggrenox And Aspirin

Premium Questions

Dr.  Divakara MD

My dad has been on a Plavix and Aspirin regimen for years; because of his history of strokes (he's had 3 in 12 years). He's 93 years old. He had to stop his Plavix and Aspirin for 10 days for a minor ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Divakara ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.  Zotaj Antoneta MD

I was taking Aggrenox but developed a blood clot or clots. In the hospital they prescribed Eliquis. I stopped taking Aggrenox, now I'm not sure whether or not I should still be taking Aggrenox or not ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Zotaj Antoneta ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Geldon Fejzo MD

both placid and aggrenox but has been told by VA neurologists he should e eventually discontinue aggrenox. He has been given a choice to say when. We are not sure about the wisdom of this. Any advice? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Geldon Fejzo ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Sudhir Kumar MD

I had a posterior cerebellar CVA and was placed on Aggrenox BID 5 years ago. Recently my prescription coverage changed and now I take Dipyridamole 75mg TID. Aggrenox BID gives 400mg of dipyridamole in ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sudhir Kumar ( Neurologist)
Dr. Anshul Varshney MD

I am 77. Taking 2 25 mg Aggrenox a day. Feel very tired and out of strength. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Anshul Varshney ( Internal Medicine Specialist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr. Praveen MD

. Would taking a combination of aspirin and dipyridramole be as safe for stroke prevention as aggrenox? ...i am taking aggrenox 25mg/200mg. After my medicare advantage plan pays I still own $125/month.... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Noble Zachariah MD

Aggrenox cost approx $1,200.00. This seems absurd to me! Can I replace this med with time release aspirin ...-counter aspirin. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Noble Zachariah ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Chibitam Obia MD

My husband had a small stoke in 2006. He has been on Aggrenox since that time. Yesterday he went to his doctor at the VA. She is a new doctor to us. Anyway she told him to stop the Aggrenox and take a ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Chibitam Obia ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel MD

Yes, my husband was diagnosed w a TIA on June 1. He has been placed on Crestor and on aggrenox (he ... that it is a side effect of aggrenox. Is there another blood thinner he could take in lieu of... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Harshit Bhachech MD

I take aspirin, Aggrenox, Vitamin E--all of which i hear thins the blood--there may be other meds that I am taking & just don t know that they cause it. I am getting red spots on my arms (mainly my ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Harshit Bhachech ( Dermatologist)