Ischemic Stroke Questions (Page 4)

Can taking Plavix interfere with sleeping?

I had a mini stroke 9 months ago and was put on plavix. since then I find it impossible to sleep unless I take a sleeping aid. i wonder if the Plavix could be the cause. I am not taking any other medicines that cause sleep disturbance.

My Dr prescribed 325 aspirin but I only have 81mg. Can I just take 3 of the lower dose?

Has anyone been prescribed Lamictal for neuropathic pain?

My GP recently reduced my Lyrica dose and put me on Lamictal 75mg for a chronic pain in my neck following a TBI almost seven years ago. Thanks in advance. :)

Is it safe to take clopidogrel with vitamin K2 and sertraline?

Clopidogrel is a blood thinner and I have heard Vit K2 is a blood clotter. I had a stroke 10 years ago. Lately I have been told to take magnesium and calcium for idiopathic neuropathy. Is this safe?

Does Keppra cause hallucinations?

My husband is on Keppra for seizures after a stroke. He also has dementia and has been having hallucinations after being on this medication. Wondering if any others might have experienced "seeing things" as a side effect of the Keppra.

Is there any real help for insomnia?

I had a bilateral cerebellar stroke 3 months ago and I was topamax 50mg x2 a day which caused severe side effects. I got off of it asap. I am now suffering from post stroke insomnia which is causing me fatigue all day and am tired and worn out all day long, Sleeping pills all seem to be sedatives,... read more

Aspirin as a blood thinner? Can it work nearly as good as Coumadin?