SEVERE SIDE EFFECTS FROM DIPYRIDAMOLE

[stalbansbeauty]

I suffered a mild stroke (blood clot) Consultant prescribed Clopidogrel but cannot tolerate side effects.  Then consultant prescribed Dipyridamole.  I cannot tolerate this either.  Severe headache, vomiting and diarrhoea.  Has anybody got a different medication they are on?

[specialmom]

Hi there.  Boy, that makes it rough.  Here is a link to drugs in the antiplatelet class.  https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/treatments/medications/antiplatelet-medications  There is a third in the class of medications to try.  I would work very closely with your doctor on this.  I hope the third is better tolerated. A risk to benefit ratio needs to be done otherwise.  Can you manage the side effects? Can dosing be changed? Do they get better as the body is used to the medication? Questions to ask if being on these is integral to living a longer life.