Ischemic Stroke Questions

Does caffeine cause high blood pressure?

Brilinta vs Plavix: what's the difference?

Which is better or more effective Brilinta or Plavix?

Is Brilinta a blood thinner or antiplatelet?

How does Praluent work?

How are hypertension, heart disease and stroke related?

Does gabapentin cause flatulence?

I started taking gabapentin about 2 months ago for a mild stroke. Every since taking this drug I have stomach cramps and flatulence like no one would believe.

My husband is 3 months post stroke. Has developed a terrible itching problem with no rash?

He is on Metoporol, Digoxin, Furosimide, Amlodopine, Diovan, Warfarin and Flomax.

I'm taking xarelto for occasional afib. Have had gerd day and night since taking this drug?

Has anyone else experienced this? I know this may seem trivial compared to stroke or hemorrhaging but it is very disruptive and painful. Taking zantac . Helps for a little while then it's back. I have been on xarelto for two months. Will this eventually go away?

Is a nose bleed associated with side effects of aspirin? my dad is allergic to it but the doctor?

recommends he take aspirin to thin out his blood. He has had 2 mild strokes and a heart attack in 2mths space of time, he is 86

Sucralfate - What if my husband eats before an hour after taking the medicine?

What will happen to my husband if he eats before the hour is up after taking sucralfate.My husband is a stroke survivor and he is insisting he eats before the hour. He has issues of not understanding things and getting upset.

Do foods high in vitamin K interfear with taking Xarelto? What foods should be avoided?

Taking to prevent stroke. Most blood thinners react with vitamin K. Can I still eat all the leafy green vegetables I like. I eat alot of salads and spinach and broccoli and carrots too. I want to keep eating healthy so can I still eat all of the above veggies.

Hydrocodone/APAP 5/500 Acetaminophen/Codeine #3 Oxycodone/APAP 10/325?

Neuropathy multiple strokes 2 Heart Accacks Degenerative bone disease Started with Hydrocodone 1 tab per 6 hours... started making me woozy, I cut it in half and was only able to take one half per day Acetaminophen #3, no relief Oxycodone/APAP 10/325 the latest course for pain relief... the best... read more

Is there a better time of the day to take PLAVIX?

Dad is suffering from mini strokes and has over 50 percent blockage in two main arteries. Plavix has been perscribed. I've read that some blood thinners are better taken at supper time. Is this true for PLAVIX?

What is the best time of day to take low dose Aspirin?

I decided to take low dose aspirin on a daily basis. There is stroke in my family and I'd like to take this preventative measure. What I'd like to know is when is the best time of day to take this. I have read night time and I've read in the morning. I do not have high blood... read more

Must I stop Xarelto before undergoing dental surgery?

Dentist will need to surgically remove a tooth because it is broken below the gum line. Must I forgo taking Xarelto prior to the procedure? If so, how much stroke risk do I then fall under? I have occasional atrial fib, reason for the prescription. Is there some other method of minimizing... read more