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Plavix or Aggrenox

by lmroswell, Nov 10, 2005 12:00AM
This question is for my mother, 78 years of age, has had aortic valve replacement and triple bypass (3 yrs ago), has had history of hbp, currently has 50% blockage of each carotid artery and 70% blockage of vertebral artery.  Currently on Plavix and baby aspirin, Toprol XL, Foltex, and Lipitor.  She was hospitalized recently for possible stroke.  Her gait and stability while walking is not normal.  Her head at times feels heavy.  She has brain fog and thinks slower than normal.  There are days that she seems to be much better than others.  My question is this:  Her doctor (neurologist) wants her taken off Plavix and aspirin and wants to replace it with Aggrenox.  She was doing well with Plavix and aspirin, but after her brief hospitalization her neuro wants to switch her.  She was negative for a TIA and stroke, but her MRI showed significant periventricular white matter disease that the doctor said is more than just old age.  What do you think of the change in meds?  Thanks for the info...
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by momhadstroke, Dec 03, 2005 12:00AM
I would continue your research and review antiplatelet agents which are asprin, clopidogrel, bisulfate, dipyridamole.  Also look into stroke information and hopefully you can discover some good information that will help you make a good choice.  Get different opinions too.  My father was on Plavix and use to get a heavy feeling in his head where he said it was very unpleasant.  He passed away last year from an aneurism.  My father had 2 mini-strokes.  My mom just suffered a serious ishemic stroke.  The doctors could not reverse it in time with the t-pa medication.  Good Luck in Your Research!
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