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Indications

Aggrenox is a brand-name prescription medication that contains a combination of aspirin and dipyridamole.

Aggrenox is used to reduce the risk of stroke in patients who have had a previous stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).

Aspirin works by preventing blood clots, while dipyridamole helps to prevent platelets in the blood from sticking together.

Use and Dosage

Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking this product and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually twice daily (morning and evening). Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush or chew the capsules. Doing so can release all the drugs at once, increasing the risk of side effects.

Take this medication with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 millilitres) unless your doctor directs you otherwise.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. If you have certain side effects (such as severe headaches) when you first start taking this medication, your doctor may temporarily change your dose.

Carefully follow your doctor’s directions. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.

Do not try to replace this combination medication with aspirin and dipyridamole taken separately. You would not be able to get the right dose and slow-release dosage form, so the separate medications would not work as well as this combination medication. Consult your pharmacist for more information.

Side Effects

Common side effects include:

• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Heartburn
• Upset stomach
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting

In most cases, the side effects caused by Aggrenox are mild and temporary. If the adverse reactions do not resolve or get worse, you must call your doctor or any healthcare professional.

Severe side effects include:

• Ease bleeding or bruising
• Irregular heartbeat
• Unusual tiredness
• Unusual weakness
• Loss of appetite
• Dark urine
• Yellowish skin
• Fainting
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Signs of stroke (trouble speaking, weakness on one side of the body, confusion, sudden vision changes)
• Signs of a heart attack (chest pain radiating to the jaw and left arm, shortness of breath, unusual sweating)
• Signs of kidney problems (changes in urine output)

This is not a complete list of Aggrenox side effects.

Cautions

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to dipyridamole; or to aspirin; other salicylates (such as choline salicylate); or to NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen, naproxen); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: aspirin-sensitive asthma (a history of worsening breathing with runny/stuffy nose after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs), bleeding problems (such as hemophilia, vitamin K deficiency, low platelets), low blood pressure (hypotension), heart problems (such as angina, heart attack), stomach problems (such as ulcers, heartburn), kidney disease, liver disease, a certain muscle problem (myasthenia gravis), growths in the nose (nasal polyps), bleeding in the brain.

This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you dizzier. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).

This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol and tobacco while using this medicine may increase your risk of stomach bleeding. Limit alcohol and stop smoking. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about how much alcohol you may safely drink.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Your doctor may instruct you to stop aspirin/dipyridamole 10 days before surgery. Do not stop taking this medication without first talking with the doctor who prescribed it.

The amount of aspirin in this medication may not be enough to prevent a heart attack. If you need aspirin to prevent heart attack, consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

This drug contains aspirin. Children and teenagers younger than 18 should not take aspirin if they have chickenpox, flu, or any undiagnosed illness or if they have recently received a vaccine. In these cases, taking aspirin increases the risk of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially dizziness and bleeding.

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Aspirin and dipyridamole pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Form and Strengths

Aggrenox is available in the following form and strengths:

Dipyridamole/Asa ER (Extended Release) Capsule:

• 200/25 mg

FAQ

Is this medication the same as aspirin?

This capsule contains two active ingredients: aspirin and dipyridamole.

Does this medication lower blood pressure?

Yes, this drug may cause hypotension.

Can this medication be used for hypertension?

Even if it has a vasodilation effect, this drug is not indicated for hypertension.

Resources:

1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15381054/
2. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-17847/aggrenox-oral/details
3. https://www.drugs.com/aggrenox.html