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• What Is AGGRENOX?
• Taking AGGRENOX to Reduce Stroke Risk
• Safety and Side Effects
• Aggrenox Rx Cost Savings

Taking AGGRENOX to Reduce Stroke Risk

Before starting treatment.

It’s important to share certain information with your doctor before you begin treatment with AGGRENOX. Your doctor should know:

• Any medication you are taking, or plan to take in the future. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medication as well as vitamins and herbal supplements.
• Any allergies or illnesses you may have. Your doctor can help you decide if AGGRENOX is right for you.
• If you have a history of stomach ulcers or drink more than 3 alcoholic drinks a day.
• If you are or think you might be pregnant. AGGRENOX may not be right for you.

Who should not take AGGRENOX.

AGGRENOX contains aspirin. So some people should not take AGGRENOX or should be aware of the risks associated with aspirin. AGGRENOX should be avoided by:

• Patients who are hypersensitive to any of the components of AGGRENOX or who are allergic to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
• Patients with asthma in combination with runny nose and nasal polyps.
• Women in the third trimester of pregnancy.
• Children or teenagers with viral infections because of the risk of Reye's syndrome.
• Patients with a history of stomach ulcers. These patients should avoid using aspirin.

In addition, patients who consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day should be aware of the bleeding risks involved with chronic, heavy alcohol use while taking aspirin.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. AGGRENOX and other medicines may affect each other, causing side effects.

AGGRENOX is not right for everyone. Talk to your doctor to find out if AGGRENOX is right for you. Our guide to working with your doctor—which includes questions to ask about AGGRENOX—may help.

During treatment.

Always take AGGRENOX exactly how your doctor prescribed. When you do, be sure to follow these instructions:

• Swallow AGGRENOX whole. Do not crush or chew the capsules.
• You can take your AGGRENOX with or without food.
• If you miss a dose, take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take 2 doses at one time.

If you take more AGGRENOX (overdose) than prescribed, call your healthcare provider or the Poison Control Center to get emergency help right away.

Headaches during treatment.

Headaches are not uncommon when you first start taking AGGRENOX, but often lessen as treatment continues. Tell your healthcare provider if you have a severe headache. Your healthcare provider may change the instructions for taking AGGRENOX.