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Aggrenox

Aspirin + Dipyridamol

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7  Effectiveness
5.2  Side Effects
7.7  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 4 Aggrenox side effects and 5 Aggrenox benefits.

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The generic names of this medication are aspirin and dipyridamole. Brand name is Aggrenox.

Aggrenox is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim.

The active ingredients of this medication are aspirin and dipyridamole and inactive ingredients are acacia and aluminum.

Aggrenox is used to reduce the risk of stroke in people who have had blood clots or a "mini-stroke" (also called a transient ischemic attack or TIA).
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Clopidogrel 10 6 6.3 1 Get Info
Aspirin 8.29 5.95 1.36 7 Get Info
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Plavix 5.33 3.88 3.43 3 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Aggrenox, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 50% 50% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 50% 0% 50%
Breathing 0% 0% 50% 50% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 50% 50% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Energy 0% 0% 50% 50% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 50% 50% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 50% 50% 0%
Patience 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 0% 50% 50% 0%
Stress Level 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
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Commonly Reported Aggrenox Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Diarrhea 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 0% 50% 0% 0% 50%
Headache 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Indigestion 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Aggrenox Side Effects
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Breathing Difficulties 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Bruising 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
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15 Jul 2010 Lowers my blood pressure and has prevented me from having another heart attack.
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