Aggrenox (Aspirin/Extended-release dipyridamole) for Heart Disease

Overview
Aggrenox is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce the risk of stroke. Aggrenox is a combination drug composed of Aspirin and Dipyridamole. Aspirin and Dipyridamole are anticoagulants, or blood thinners. It is believed that anticoagulants work by inhibiting the formation of clots.

How do I take it?
Aggrenox is generally taken twice daily. Aggrenox comes in capsule form.

Side effects
The FDA-approved label for Aggrenox lists common side effects including headache, nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Rare but serious side effects listed for Aggrenox include increased risk for bleeding and fetal harm.

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Aggrenox – Boehringer Ingelheim