Question 1

can you take buffered aspirin when you have glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Should be fine: But you should check with your doctor if you need to take Diamox (acetazolamide) for glaucoma.

Question 2

i have been taking high-dose buffered aspirin for almost 30 years now once daily (am) i would like to stop, can i cold turkey?

Accepted Answer

Yes: you should be able to stop if it is just once a day. There are no withdrawal symptoms associated with aspirin. Additionally a once a day dose is out of your system manner hours before you take your next dose.

Question 3

stomach irritation not worrisome but cardio issues worry me more.what should i take for my osteoarthritis -  buffered aspirin, naproxen, or celebrex (celecoxib)?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol (acetaminophen): All NSAIDs have some risk of causing cardiac issues. The safest thing is to take a non-Nsaid like acetaminophen Tylenol

Question 4

combiflame is an aspirin?

Accepted Answer

No: It contains Ibuprofen ; paracetamol.

Question 5

is asa aspirin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Asa stands for acetylsalicylic acid which is the chemical name for plain old aspirin.

Question 6

side effects from aspirin?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding/ulcers: Aspirin can erode the protective lining of the stomach and this effect is mostly independent of whether you take enteric coated Aspirin or regular aspirin, it is the effect of the drug on the protective chemicals in the stomach (prostaglandins), this would then lead to ulcers and bleeding.  It can also increase skin bruises.  However, the benefit most often outweighs the risk.

Question 7

is aspirin good for headache?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin: Aspirin is a great anti-inflammatory and is useful for some types of headache. The problem is that aspirin is a potent blood thinner and can irritate the stomach and cause kidney problems. Doctors often prefer ibuprofen since it has excellent anti-inflammatory effects with a much lower blood thinning effect.

Question 8

is aspirin bad for erections?

Accepted Answer

No: Aspirin should not negatively affect an erection.

Question 9

does aspirin contain caffeine?

Accepted Answer

No: Aspirin alone does not contain caffeine. But medicines like bc powders, and goody powders have Aspirin and caffeine.

Question 10

is ecotrin the same as aspirin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ecotrin is a coated form of aspirin.

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I have been taking high-dose buffered aspirin for almost 30 years now once daily (am) i would like to stop, can i cold turkey?

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Stomach irritation not worrisome but cardio issues worry me more.what should i take for my osteoarthritis - buffered aspirin, naproxen, or celebrex (celecoxib)?

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Combiflame is an aspirin?

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Is asa aspirin?

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Side effects from aspirin?

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Is aspirin good for headache?

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Is aspirin bad for erections?

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Is ecotrin the same as aspirin?

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