Aggrenox Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: ASPIRIN/DIPYRIDAMOLE EXTENDED-RELEASE - ORAL
Pronounced: (AS-pir-in/dye-pie-RID-uh-mole)

Aggrenox Oral Side Effects

Nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, heartburn, headache, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these very unlikely but serious side effects occur:

easy bleeding/bruising
black/bloody stools
ringing in the ears
fainting
hearing changes
mental/mood changes
persistent or severe stomach/abdominal pain
dark urine
change in the amount of urine
vomit that looks like coffee grounds
unusual weakness
yellowing eyes/skin

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

chest/jaw/left arm pain
confusion
severe headache
fast/slow/irregular heartbeat
slurred speech
vision changes
weakness on one side of the body

An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include:

rash
itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
dizziness
trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Aggrenox Oral Precautions

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to dipyridamole; or to aspirin; or to other salicylates (e.g., choline salicylate); or to other pain relievers or fever reducers (e.g., NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have:

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