Does anyone know what to take for an alternative to Aggrenox? I had a TIA almost 4 years ago and was put on Aggrenox, well, my husband will be losing his job in a week due to the economy which also means we will be losing our health insurance as well. I asked my doctor if he could take me off it and put me on something else and all he said was he would prefer I stayed on Aggrenox. I don't think we can afford it because it is $305 for a month supply!
Aggrenox does have aspirin in it. It is recommended for strokes, as you already know. I'm not sure why the Dr has taken away the Aggrenox. Maybe he feels that taking aspirin is equivalent with less side effects? Aspirin does work well to help prevent stokes and heart attacks. So, there was no reason given for the change?
I have been taking a baby aspirin for some years and subsequently had a stroke/ruptured aneurysm and TIA recently. The doctor prescribed Aggrenox and I take it twice a day.
I take 16 or 17 medications including the all inclusive plavix. a 3.25 aspiriin. AGGRENOX,Zocor,and a host of others.I watch my diet and exercise until it hurts to prove to my Dr. that I'm not just lying around. With your "scientific ' MINDS can you help?
Welcome to the site and to the community. You have come to a place where people are very supportive and have a lot of information. I would like to point out that
as the information on your left says, this is only my personal advice and you should always consult a doctor with problems first. Also, while it is
understandable to want information or advice about medication/s you should never alter or stop without speaking to the prescribing doctor first.
He is 50 yrs old... at 6 ft and 270 lbs... a truck driver for 30 yrs... diabetic 20 + years... and has had strokes of the basal ganglia... two major strokes and six TIAs all within 6 months... there is a 80% narrowing of the right carotid as it enters the petrous bone... he has many multifocal neupsychological deficits... He has disc disease in the cervical and thoracic areas...
I am having an EPI/Steriod shot for a hernatiated disc in my neck, I need to know what i can not eat or drink that my cause my blood to thin. Went yesterday and the procedure could not be preformed. I want to prevent this so i need to know what things i can not do. Like is caffine a blood thinner what has blood thinners in it.
What is causing chronic, severe itching since my father's stroke? --ischemic stroke, right side brain, left side paralysis. My 80 yr old father had a stroke 4 months ago. About 1-1/2 months ago he started experiencing mild itching on his legs and has now become chronic all over his body. Most of his meds have rash and itching side effects. Aggrenox was just changed to Plavix, but the itching has not stopped. 325mg of aspirin is also a future consideration as a blood thinner.
m on both of those meds, along with aggrenox, But I got caught up in looking for numbness when so many people died in my family, it's my own fault. It's my own wicked web I weave. I'm originally from Mich
I'm just afraid of what he will say I like & respect him a lot & he did not overprescribe, so I'm already anxious tapering.
The husband idea is an absolute no go unfortunately.
Very complicated.
Thank you for taking the time, and taking care of Michigan!.
My question is what could be the possible connection between my congenital heart defects and the low BP episode? Something I need to be prepared for or a freak event? Is there something I can do to help increase BP more quickly should it occur again? If not related to heart, what are other possibilities?
I am happy to address your questions, and my answer will be based on the information you provided here. Please make sure you recognize that this forum is for educational purposes only, and it does not substitute for a formal office visit with a doctor.
Without the ability to examine and obtain a history, I can not tell you what the exact cause of the symptoms is. However I will try to provide you with some useful information.
Stroke and sleep disturbances are commonly found together.
Thanks for your feedback. To my first responder I had a clot with no bleed and to the second I'm on aggrenox twice a day. I've definitely become more aware of hydration and make a more consciouse effort to stay hydrated. I went to see my neurololgist and hemotologist this past Friday and they both are referring me to a Cardiologist. Trying to find out why to prevent another.
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For about 2 years now, I have been experiencing dizziness as well as heaviness, tingling sensation, and an overall weak feeling in my left arm mostly, but it also has traveled down the entire left side of my body. I am a 41 yr old female.
I have been EXREMELEY dizzy. On and off for these two years. I was admitted in the hospital (2x) and these symptoms were Strong and lasted for over a day.
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