Ischemic Stroke Questions (Page 2)

Should I be Concerned about Prediabetes?

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.

Fish Oil and your Health

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

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 pressure and my... read more

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.

Better to take low-dose aspirin before bed time or in the morning?

Is there an alternative anti inflammatory that isn't ibuprofen, nurofen etc?

I had a stroke a year and a half ago and I am not allowed to take any NSAID's. I have had a fall on the ice and am in agony and Cocodomol just isn't easing the pain!!!

Zoloft - How effective is this medication on GAD?

5 months ago i had a mini stroke and even though I didn't suffer any physical damage I've been suffering severe anxiety and depression my Dr started me with Lexapro didn't do a thing now she switch me to Zoloft 50 mg I've been on it for 2 weeks haven't seen any changes except i get a little sleepy... read more

Best antidepressant to use when on Eliquis?

When a person is on Eliquis (Apixaban) what is the safest antidepressant? My friend is suffering from depression following a recent stroke and has been on Apixaban for several years due to a previous blood clot in his leg. His doctor prescribed Effexor, but I have heard that shouldn’t be used with a... read more

What's the buzz on Ozempic and Wegovy?

Evenity - How many people reported as having side affects or heart attack or stroke?

When should I stop taking Eliquis? Because it causing bleeding?

I have atrial flutter, and the doctor gave me blood thinner Eliquis to prevent a stroke. After taking the medicine for a few days, my hemorrhoid bleeding became more serious. Should I temporarily stop taking Eliquis?

Hot Flashes, Mood Swings... wait... could this be Menopause?

Why do stroke patients sometimes quit eating & drinking? what medicine help? tried megace?