he
medications on the following pages are among the most
commonly prescribed for stroke treatment and prevention. US
trade-names are provided - these drugs may have different
names in other countries. The web sites listed
under each medication name provide complete information.
In addition to the medications
shown here, many stroke patients also receive medications
to treat high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol. If
you do not find the information you are seeking on this
page, you may want to search one of the medical
web sites at the end of this section. Or visit the
drug information area of Medline
Plus from the National Library of Medicine.
The choice of medication
for stroke depends on your individual condition.
Remember: if you have questions
about your medications, ask your doctor.
Commonly Used Medications (click on the drug name for more
information)
This page authored by
Chad Mosely and Susan Fagan, University of Georgia College
of Pharmacy.
Last Updated:
March 22, 2007
Important: The
information on this page is for educational use only.
This site does not provide treatment information and
cannot endorse the sites we link to. Always discuss
medication issues with your physician or other health
care provider.
The information contained in this
web site is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.
Consultation with your doctor or health care professional is recommended.
About Stroke
he
medications on the following pages are among the most
commonly prescribed for stroke treatment and prevention. US
trade-names are provided - these drugs may have different
names in other countries. The web sites listed
under each medication name provide complete information.
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