Comparing Aggrenox vs Plavix
Aggrenox Remove Aggrenox from your drug comparison | Plavix Remove Plavix from your drug comparison |
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Aggrenox aspirin / dipyridamole Remove Aggrenox from your drug comparison | Plavix clopidogrel Remove Plavix from your drug comparison | ||||||||||||||||
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Prescribed for Ischemic Stroke - Prophylaxis. Aggrenox may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Plavix may be given to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke in certain cardiovascular conditions or following a heart attack or ischemic stroke. People who are poor metabolizers at CYP2C19 may... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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Common side effects include: abdominal pain, diarrhea, and headache. See the full Aggrenox side effects document. |
See the full Plavix side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Aggrenox prices and generic prices |
View all Plavix prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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N/A |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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11.6 hours |
8 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 338 drugs are known to interact with Aggrenox:
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A total of 228 drugs are known to interact with Plavix:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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November 22, 1999 |
November 17, 1997 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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