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| Aggrenox, Aspirin and dipyridamole Description Aggrenox is a combination of aspirin and dipyridamole, which is used in the secondary prevention of stroke and transient ischemic attack. Action blood thinner Indications cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease diagnosis, myocardial infarction prophylaxis, post-myocardial infarction, prosthetic heart valves, proteinuria, thromboembolism prophylaxis, transient ischemic attack (TIA), valvular heart disease, Side Effects angina, diarrhea, dizziness, flushing, headache, nausea/vomiting, peripheral vasodilation, pruritus, syncope, weakness, allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); severe headache; seizures; black, bloody, or tarry stools; vomiting or abdominal pain; blood in vomit; dizziness; or decreased hearing or ringing in the ears, heartburn or indigestion, mild headache; upset stomach or nausea; or diarrhea. Drug-Vitamin-Herb Interactions Negative interactions: Garlic Garlic is natural blood thinner, which may cause excessive thinning of the blood. Monitor PT and INR regularly. Ginkgo biloba Ginkgo is natural blood thinner, which may cause excessive thinning of the blood. Monitor PT and INR regularly. Phosphatidylserine Phosphatidylserine may enhance heparinÕs blood-thinning effects. Policosanol Policosanol could potentiate the actions of heparin, possibly causing excessive blood thinning. Vitamin C Test tube studies show high doses of vitamin C may reduce the blood-thinning effects of heparin. White willow White willow contains a substance converted into aspirin which can cause excess blood thinning. Natural blood thinners: Chamomile, Coleus, Dan shen, DevilÕs claw, Dong guai, Feverfew, Ginger, romelain, papain, fish oils, OPCs, vitamin E, Horse chestnut, Red clover, Reshi Natural blood thinners may cause excessive thinning of the blood. Monitor PT and INR regularly. Bromelain Bromelain may increase the risk of abnormal bleeding
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