Question 1

could i take a low dose aspirin in order to lower the hematocrit levels?

Accepted Answer

No: The only way that Aspirin can lower hematocrit is by causing gastrointestinal bleeding.  Not a wise move.

Question 2

could aspirin decrease blood hemoglobin? what about hct or m.c.h.c?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The only way Aspirin can reduce hemoglobin is by causing GI bleeding.

Question 3

hi i have a question i take i 325mg aspirin a day 1 losartan/hct 50- 12.5 a day and i levothyroxine 75mg a day can i get a tatto?

Accepted Answer

Tattoo: yes you can get a tattoo the medication you're taking would not cause any complications

Question 4

my husband has pv that is controlled through phlebotomy &baby aspirin. his hgb was down to 11.3 and hct 38%. his dr put him on iron. after 1 mo. of iron his hgb is 14.6. doctor wants him to continue for 2 more months. won't this raise him too high?

Accepted Answer

: It often takes several months of iron supplementation to build the bodies iron reserves to an adequate level after anemia. The bodies own system of iron absorption begins to lessen when good stores are present. This treatment plan is standard of care and will not produce the "TOO HIGH" issue you propose.

Question 5

have hypertension and currently on simvastatin, metoprolol, low dose aspirin, benicar (olmesartan) hct. is it ok to take cialis will it conflict with any of these.

Accepted Answer

OK: Be aware that metoprolol can cause erectile dysfunction and you might benefit from switching to a different drug before trying cialis. Cialis is compatible with your meds - it must not be taken within 24 hours of Nitroglycerin in any form.

Question 6

my bro's recent labs show rbc's 3.84, hgb 10.9 and hct 33.5 w/ platelets 561. with such a low red count, hgb and hct how anemic is he and what does the high platelet count mean? he was diagnosed with sluders syndrome, migrane and takes aspirin a lot?

Accepted Answer

: Sluder’s syndrome is facial pain due (maybe) to nerve irritation.  Anemia should be unrelated.  Your brother is significantly anemic (not dangerous - yet) and needs an evaluation by a primary care doc or  hematologist. Maybe (MAYBE) the aspirin is causing stomach/intestinal upset with bleeding into his bowel, but that’s only a guess.  Needs a better evaluation than is available on this site.

Question 7

is it ok to take aspirin everyday?

Accepted Answer

Consult your doctor: Aspirin taken daily, in low doses, may reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, but it has deleterious effects as well.  You should consult your doctor before self medicating with Aspirin or any other drug/medication.

Question 8

i took 6 aspirins and 1 antibiotic is it bad?

Accepted Answer

6 aspirins: Why are you taking so many aspirins (I presume six a day), and why are you taking an antibiotic?

If you have been told by your doctor to take 6 antibiotics a day, please find another doctor.

If a doctor has not told you to take six a day , she/he is correct.

Question 9

what could happen if you overdose on aspirin?

Accepted Answer

If you are having: thoughts about killing yourself,  get seen at the nearest emergency room now. Have a friend or relative drive you or call 911 for emergency services for transport. You can call the National suicide hotlines 24/7 at 1-800-suicide (1-800-784-2433) or 1-800-273 – talk (1-800-273-8255) for support.

Question 10

are there any repercussions of taking daily aspirin?

Accepted Answer

Stomach irritation: Stomach irritation ( gastritis) is common and a slight increased risk of bleeding is expected.

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Aspirin hematocrit

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Could i take a low dose aspirin in order to lower the hematocrit levels?

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Could aspirin decrease blood hemoglobin? what about hct or m.c.h.c?

A member asked:

Hi i have a question i take i 325mg aspirin a day 1 losartan/hct 50- 12.5 a day and i levothyroxine 75mg a day can i get a tatto?

A member asked:

My husband has pv that is controlled through phlebotomy &baby aspirin. his hgb was down to 11.3 and hct 38%. his dr put him on iron. after 1 mo. of iron his hgb is 14.6. doctor wants him to continue for 2 more months. won't this raise him too high?

A member asked:

Have hypertension and currently on simvastatin, metoprolol, low dose aspirin, benicar (olmesartan) hct. is it ok to take cialis will it conflict with any of these.

A member asked:

My bro's recent labs show rbc's 3.84, hgb 10.9 and hct 33.5 w/ platelets 561. with such a low red count, hgb and hct how anemic is he and what does the high platelet count mean? he was diagnosed with sluders syndrome, migrane and takes aspirin a lot?

A member asked:

Is it ok to take aspirin everyday?

A member asked:

I took 6 aspirins and 1 antibiotic is it bad?

A member asked:

What could happen if you overdose on aspirin?

A member asked:

Are there any repercussions of taking daily aspirin?

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