Drug Name: AGGRENOX
Pronounced: AG-reh-noks
Chemical names: Aspirin, Extended-release dipyridamole

AGGRENOX Drug Use: Aggrenox is prescribed to avoid a stroke in people who have had a "mini-stroke", or a full-scale stroke due to a blot clot blocking an artery in the brain.

AGGRENOX Drug Usage Instructions: Aggrenox should be taken once in the morning and once in the evening. The capsule should be swallowed whole without chewing.

AGGRENOX Storage Instructions: Store at room temperature and protect from excessive moisture.

AGGRENOX Missed Dose: Take as soon as you remember. Do not take 2 doses at the same time. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular dosage schedule.

AGGRENOX Side Effects: More common side effects are: abdominal pain, back pain, bleeding, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, headache, indigestion, joint pain, nausea, pain, vomiting. Less common side effects include: amnesia, anemia, arthritis, black bowel movements, bruising, chest pain, confusion, convulsions, coughing, fainting, flu-like symptoms, heart failure, hemorrhoids, joint disease, muscle aches, nosebleed, rectal bleeding, sleepiness, stomach bleeding, tumors, upper respiratory tract infections, weakness, weight loss.

Special Precautions with AGGRENOX: Aggrenox contains aspirin which may cause stomach bleeding. This drug should be avoided if you have a stomach ulcer, and should be used with care if you have liver disease or any kind of bleeding disorder. Regular heavy drinking increases the danger of bleeding problems. Also, be sure to tell the doctor that your are taking Aggrenox if you have a medical emergency or plan to have surgery or dental work.