Generic Name: Aggrenox (aspirin-dipyridamole)
Aggrenox Reviews
For Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis "I have been using Aggrenox for more than a year now. I have had five TIA strokes prior to using Aggrenox. I think it has reduced my chances of having another stroke. I have had no strokes while using this medication. No side effects either."
For Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis "I had a few TIAs after bypass surgery, although the two may not be directly related; that is, the bypass surgery causing the TIAs. More likely, it relates to my chemistry. The doctors had me on Coumadin, which, of course, is a real pain. After experiencing a TIA, I was admitted, and my attending physician was a stroke neurologist. He questioned my being on Coumadin and felt strongly that Aggrenox was the right medicine for my situation. I have used it for at least over 10 years with absolutely no side effects or occurrences."
For Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis "I experienced multiple transient ischemic strokes, and my neurologist prescribed Aggrenox. Following the first dose, I felt my head was going to explode and got extremely nauseated. I ended up in the emergency room. I now list Aggrenox as a medication that I am allergic to because of the severe side effects. I continue to use Aspirin, Plavix, and other medications to try to prevent strokes."
For Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis "I had a single pure sensory (lacunar infarct) stroke. Aggrenox was prescribed. It caused a bad headache only on the first day. I've been taking it for over fifty months. No side effects. No further strokes since the first one."
For Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis "I had a series of TIAs almost 10 years ago. After numerous doctors and hospitals, I went to the Mayo Clinic. After many tests, they diagnosed the problem and prescribed Aggrenox. I had some mild headaches the first few weeks. I have been TIA-free for almost a decade."
For Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis "I had been taking Plavix without any side effects since experiencing transient ischemic stroke, but was advised by my doctor to try Aggrenox because a clotting test raised a question of whether Plavix was effective. To start with, I took one dose per day because I had been advised to expect headaches until my body adjusted. I felt my head was going to explode and got extremely nauseated. I took it for three days. The headaches got worse, and I became nauseous, and my blood pressure went very high. I now list Aggrenox as a medication that I am allergic to because of the severe side effects. I continue to use Aspirin, Plavix, and other medications to try to prevent strokes."
For Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis "I have been taking Aggrenox for close to two years and have had no side effects. It was prescribed for me in case the problem I had earlier in 2008 was in fact a stroke. It was never decided if that is what my problem was. All I know is I am fine now, and I never want to have the same thing happen to me again. Aggrenox is fairly expensive, but it seems to be doing its job."
For Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis "I was told by my physician in January 2005 that I had several mini-strokes before the one that hospitalized me on January 31, 2005. It has been 7 years now, and I had no noticeable side effects with Aggrenox. When I started the medication, I always took it as prescribed - 1 capsule in the morning and 1 capsule in the evening. About 1 year ago, I only started taking 1 capsule when I would take my blood pressure pill. My pharmacist begged me to start back taking the medication as it was originally prescribed to be taken."
For Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis "I've had 4 bad Transient Ischemic Attacks. I tried Plavix once but had severe side effects. Just started on Aggrenox. Bad headache, nausea, stomach pain. But I'll do it and hopefully my body will adapt -- soon hopefully."
For Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis "This medication was used to help prevent a stroke but it actually caused me to have a stroke. I wouldn't advise anyone to take this medication. Someone else I knew had several strokes before the dr figured out it was the aggrenox. I was on it 8 months before having my stroke."
For Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis "I was put on aggrenox to keep from having strokes. I was fine with taking it until about 7 months later it caused me to have another. Before and after my stroke I had excruciating headaches. I took my own self off aggrenox and the headaches disappeared. I would suggest if anyone is taking it to STOP."
For Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis "Fourteen years i have been taking Aggrenox. Total life saver for me. Headaches when I first started, took Tylenol if absolutely necessary. ? Generic. Am I going to be forced to take generic? Pretty scary."
For Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis "I was diagnosed with Moya Moya disease in 2015. I had over 250 mini strokes between April - August of 2015. In June I called my doctor and didn't realized I was having mini strokes....I kept dropping my phone and I was at the bank and couldn't even sign my check because I didn't have any control. The doctor who treated my didn't even know about Moya Moya disease. In August, I lost my speech. In October I had bypass surgery on the left side of my brain. I've been taking Aggronox ever since. (THOUGH the Dr. had to get me used to it slowly). ALL the pharmacies locally switched the generic one I get REALLY bad side effects.BUT the Dr. said that by law, GENERIC drugs only have to be within 20% of what they use in the BRAND name. The generic TEVA brand didn't give me BAD side effects, but they no longer carry that brand......so I have to find the brand name. And now Eagle Pharmacy will stop carrying it."
For Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis "I experienced a left pontine stroke in 2008 (was in the best shape of my life) and Aggrenox was prescribed. I have taken it for 12 years now with no side effects and no further strokes or TIAs. The manufacturer discontinued making Aggrenox in 2019 and I now have to switch to a generic - ugh!"
For Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis "Had a series of TIAs and was put on blood thinners. Looked like I had gone three rounds with Mohammed Ali, bruises all over. A consulting neurologist prescribed Aggrenox and it has been four years with zero TIAs. No headaches either, so I must be lucky. The co-pay for Aggrenox with my pharmaceutical insurance was breathtaking. I was directed to Candrug.com where I found the same medication available for 1/10th the cost of the co-pay. Very, very, very pleased."
For Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis "I have been taking Aggrenox now for 4 years for ITA-no side effects and no further attacks to date."
For Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis "Extreme itching with this drug after 3 weeks use, tried plavix, can’t take that either"
For Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis "Had a stroke also have new insurance so aggrenox too expensive for me. I need alternative drug.Thank you"
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