Medications After You Have a Stroke
It is essential that you continue taking your medications as directed by your doctor to prevent another stroke. There are certain medications you might expect to take after having a stroke.
Ask your nurse for help when filling out what medications you take below.
Blood Pressure Medications
If you have high blood pressure( also known as hypertension), you might be on medications to lower your blood pressure.
Some common examples are lisinopril, Losartan, and Amlodipine.
My Blood Pressure Medications are:
Blood-Thinning Medications
Blood thinning medications lower your risk of developing blood clots. It is important to take this medication daily if directed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, your stroke risk quickly goes up.
This medication can make you bleed more easily, so you should let your doctor know before surgery or certain medical procedures.
Two types of blood thinners: 1. Anti-platelet medications: Anti-platelet medications stop platelets from sticking together and forming a blood clot. Common examples are aspirin and Plavix.
2. Anticoagulants: This is another medication that helps stop the formation of blood clots. If you have Atrial Fibrillation you likely will be on this type of medication. Examples include Eliquis, Xarelto, and Pradaxa.
My Blood-Thinning medications are:
Cholesterol-Lowering Medications
High cholesterol levels can cause cholesterol to build up and narrow the arteries. A clot can then block the artery and lead to a stroke. If you have high cholesterol( also known as dyslipidemia), you likely will be on a statin, which is a common type of medication to control cholesterol levels.
Common examples of these medications are Atorvastatin( Lipitor), Simvastatin, and Rosuvastatin.
My cholesterol medications are:
My current cholesterol is: My cholesterol goal is:
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Ask your doctor for your goal!