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Daily aspirin therapy: Understand the benefits and risks
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Should you take a daily aspirin?
How can aspirin prevent a heart attack?
Should you avoid daily aspirin therapy if you have another health condition?
What's the best dose of aspirin to take?
What happens if you stop taking aspirin every day?
Can you take aspirin if you regularly take ibuprofen or another nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for another condition?
What are the possible side effects of daily aspirin therapy?
What are possible drug interactions with daily aspirin therapy?
If you take daily aspirin, is it still safe to take an aspirin during a heart attack?
Should you take a coated aspirin?
What are the possible side effects of daily aspirin therapy?
Side effects and complications of taking daily aspirin include:
- Stroke caused by a burst blood vessel. While daily aspirin can help prevent a clot-related stroke, it may increase the risk of a bleeding stroke (hemorrhagic stroke).
- Gastrointestinal bleeding. Daily aspirin use increases the risk of developing a stomach ulcer. If you already have a bleeding ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding, taking aspirin may cause more bleeding, perhaps to a life-threatening extent.
- Allergic reaction. If you're allergic to aspirin, taking any amount of aspirin can trigger a serious allergic reaction.
If you're taking aspirin and you need surgery or dental work, be sure to let the surgeon or dentist know so they can take steps to prevent excessive bleeding. Don't stop taking aspirin without talking to your health care provider.
