adelrose Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Do you take one to hopefully prevent a heart attack or thrombosis? If you do, is it prescribed or do you take one for just in case? Do you consider it safe? or are you taking the risk of any other side effect, in hope of preventing a heart attack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Shaw Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Take it only if so prescribed (but buy it over-the-counter, rather than paying for prescription) and only in the tiny soluble 50mg size. Side effects can include damage to stomach lining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex3659 Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Been taking two soluble asprin every day for 17 years on prescription. I have read that one a day would be good for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daven Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Research varies as to the benefits of taking Aspirin 75mgs daily to prevent a heart attack. I would recommend that anyone thinking of self medicating Aspirin should first consult their GP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanl Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Research varies as to the benefits of taking Aspirin 75mgs daily to prevent a heart attack. I would recommend that anyone thinking of self medicating Aspirin should first consult their GP. I would agree with that.....I understand it's only recommended following actual heart problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medusa Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I take other NSAIDs on prescription, so it would not be safe for me to take aspirin as well. I also have very low risk factors for heart problems, so I wouldn't take medication with potential side effects like gastric bleeding with risks as low as I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza58 Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I take one a day for a heart condition,the drawbacks are if i cut myself i bleed like a pig cos of the thinner blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daven Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Anyone with a proven or suspected heart condition will usually be recommended to take Aspirin 75mgs daily or Clopidogrel 75mgs if there is an intolerance to Aspirin. The two drugs are called 'anti platelet' drugs and work by making the blood less sticky rather than thinning the blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex3659 Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Anyone with a proven or suspected heart condition will usually be recommended to take Aspirin 75mgs daily or Clopidogrel 75mgs if there is an intolerance to Aspirin. The two drugs are called 'anti platelet' drugs and work by making the blood less sticky rather than thinning the blood. I have two 75mgs a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harleyman Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I dont have a heart problem or any other medical condition but I still take one low dose coated aspirin a day (81 mg). The only hazard is a chance of internal bleeding. Also if undergoing surgery stop taking the asprin approx two weeks beforehand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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