Stroke Risk Reduction Medications

Lodoco (colchicine) is used to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. It is a colchicum alkaloid, which works by relieving inflammation and swelling. It is available as a 5mg tablet. There are currently no generic alternatives for Lodoco. It may be covered by your Medicare or insurance plan, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices could help offset the cost.

Clopidogrel (Plavix) is an inexpensive drug used to prevent heart attack, stroke, or other events in people who are at high risk. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic form. Generic Clopidogrel is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost.

Pradaxa (dabigatran) is used to lower the chance of stroke in people with atrial fibrillation. Pradaxa is less popular than other anticoagulants. There are currently generic alternatives to Pradaxa.

Check our savings tips for co-pay cards, assistance programs, and other ways to reduce your cost. Pradaxa is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans.

ASPIRIN; DIPYRIDAMOLE lowers the risk of stroke. It prevents blood cells (platelets) from clumping together to form a clot. It belongs to a group of medications called antiplatelets.

Telmisartan (Micardis) is a moderately priced drug used to treat high blood pressure. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic telmisartan is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.

Eliquis Sprinkle is part of the Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulants class and treats Deep Vein Thrombosis, Stroke Risk Reduction, Pulmonary Embolism and other conditions. Direct-acting oral anticoagulants are used to reduce the risk of stroke and treat deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, peripheral artery disease, coronary artery disease, and atrial fibrillation.

They work by thinning the blood to prevent blood clots from forming. Eliquis Sprinkle is only available as a brand name drug.

VORAPAXAR lowers the risk of heart attack, stroke, or blood clots. It works by preventing blood cells (platelets) from clumping together to form a clot.

EDOXABAN prevents and treats blood clots. It is also used to lower the risk of stroke in people with Afib (atrial fibrillation). It belongs to a group of medications called blood thinners.

Praluent (alirocumab) is a PCSK9 inhibitor. It is used to lower the level of cholesterol in the blood, and cut the risk of heart attacks, stroke and other major cardiovascular events. This medicine is only for patients whose cholesterol is not controlled by diet and statin therapy. Praluent is less popular than other PCSK9 Inhibitors. There are currently no generic alternatives to Praluent.

GoodRx has partnered with Inside RX and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to reduce the price for this prescription. Check our savings tips for co-pay cards, assistance programs, and other ways to reduce your cost. Praluent is not covered by most Medicare and insurance plans.

Eliquis (apixaban) is used to lower the chance of stroke in people with a medical condition called atrial fibrillation. Eliquis is a direct acting anticoagulant, which works by thinning the blood to prevent blood clots from forming. The most common form of Eliquis is a 2.5mg tablet. It is also avalible as a 5mg tablet. There are currently no generic alternatives for Eliquis. It is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons, manufacturer programs, or cash prices may be lower.

ASPIRIN; OMEPRAZOLE lowers the risk of heart attack, stroke, or blood clots. It works by preventing blood cells (platelets) from clumping together to form a clot. It also reduces the risk of developing stomach ulcers when taking NSAID medications. It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach. It is a combination of an NSAID and a PPI.

Apixaban is only available as a generic drug.