What is Aggrenox?

Aggrenox contains a combination of aspirin and dipyridamole. It is also known as Asasantin SR internationally. Aspirin works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation. Dipyridamole keeps blood flowing to the brain by stopping platelets in our blood from clumping together. This helps prevent the platelets from forming blood clots, which can lodge in the brain and cause a certain type of stroke. This medication is used to reduce the risk of stroke in patients who have had "mini-strokes" (transient ischemic attacks) or a previous stroke due to a blood clot and are at high risk for another stroke. It contains two medications: a very low dose of aspirin and dipyridamole in a slow-release form.

Always read the patient information and instructions carefully before using this medication.

• Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor.
• Aggrenox is usually taken twice daily, in the morning and evening.
• Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush or chew the capsules. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects.
• Take this medication with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) 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 headache) when you first start taking this medication, your doctor may temporarily change your dose.
• 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.
• Store this medicine in its original container at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.

Make sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist:

• If you have any drug allergies.
• Which other prescription and non-prescription medications you currently take.
• Your medical history, especially of aspirin-sensitive asthma, bleeding problems, heart problems, stomach problems, myasthenia gravis, growths in the nose or bleeding in the brain.
• If you are using marijuana.
• If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breast feeding.

Also be aware that:

• This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely.
• This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol and tobacco while using this medicine may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Limit alcohol and stop smoking. Ask your doctor about how much alcohol you may safely drink.
• 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.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially dizziness and bleeding.
• To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

Common side-effects may include but are not limited to:

• Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, heartburn, and dizziness.
• Severe headache when you first taking Aggrenox.

Contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side-effects:

• Easy bleeding or bruising, or uncontrolled bleeding from the gums or nose.
• Fast, slow or irregular heartbeat.
• Loss of appetite, unusual tiredness or weakness.
• Signs of kidney problems such as dark or a change in the amount of urine.
• Yellowing eyes or skin.
• Black stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds or persistent stomach pain.

Q: Which medications are in Aggrenox?

A: Aggrenox is made up of Dipyridamole and aspirin. You should 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.

Q: Is there a generic alternative to Aggrenox?

A: There is currently no therapeutically equivalent generic alternative to Aggrenox. However you can still make big savings on your Aggrenox by buying from us.

Q: What is the strength of Aggrenox?

A: Aggrenox (Dipyridamole + ASA) comes in a strength of 200/25mg.

Q: Can I take dipyridamole and aspirin separately instead of Aggrenox?

A: You should 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.