Question 1

is taking baby aspirin twice a week useful for 42 yr old male with slightly high cholesterol or it's not enough?

Accepted Answer

Might: All research says that if you have a risk factor such as high cholestrol then tasking daily Aspirin will reduce the chance of heart attacks. But taking only few times a week while logically might but needs research to be sure.

Question 2

can i take green tea while taking low dose aspirin to treat high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Yes & see doctor: The two are not likely to have adverse interaction.  However, depending on how high your cholesterol is and what other risk factors may be there, you may need more than green tea.  Please consult your doctor, .

Question 3

is it ok to take vicodin and a baby aspirin a day 81mg as a preventative? does 81mg aspirin help with high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Not vicodin: Vicodin is hydrocodone and is a dangerous opiate painkiller. Lawfully you cannot even have it without a physician's close supervision, and if you use it casually, you'll end up enslaved to its subtle addictive powers. Aspirin is worthless as a means of managing cholesterol though in some people it counters atherosclerosis by other mechanisms. Your physician is your guide.

Question 4

my mom is 72 yrs old, has history of hypertension and high cholesterol. she has been taking baby aspirin, but she's been bruising. can she stop?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin: This is really something that should be discussed with her primary care doctor who recommended the baby asa since there might be an appropriate reason to continue this with hypertension and high cholesterol. Bruising is unsightly but not dangerous.

Question 5

can my father take plant sterols and fish oil with his pravastatin and aspirin?? he has high cholesterol and essential thrombocytosis

Accepted Answer

Sure: The benefit of these things is not clear. He does need to let his physician know what he is doing

Question 6

can someone with essential thrombocytosis and high cholesterol. take omega 3 fish oil and baby aspirin together?

Accepted Answer

Should be ok: There are no interactions with fish oil and Aspirin that i know of   if you are taking fish oil to treat your cholesterol make sure your doctor is aware and that you are not doing it solely to avoid doctor recommended medication.

Question 7

i have a heartburn type pain near my chest left side and a stomach ache. i just wonder what it is. its not that bad. i had anxiety all day and i get anxiety a lot and stress. have high cholesterol. i am no cholesterol medicine 20mg and baby aspirin?

Accepted Answer

: Think you have made the diagnosis yourself.  Stress, anxiety increases acid production in some and GERD.  Try elevating the feet at the head of your bed on 8 in blocks.  Gravity never sleeps. Especially if you have “water brash”.  Look it up.

Question 8

is asprien daily good if i have high cholesterol ?

Accepted Answer

Primary prevention: You didn't mention your ct heart results.  If you have evidence for early cad, then asa may be helpful.  Any medication, even asa has risks.  Check with your doc about your situation.

Question 9

i am 34 years old, 365 pds, i take niacin, red yeast rice and fish oil, for high cholesterol, hbp  at what age should i consider a asprian regimen?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin for weight ?: You are at risk for heart disease due to your weight. Yes ,  Aspirin should be considered for you. White willow bark is the source of aspirin.

Question 10

what is a high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

High cholesterol: High cholesterol usually refers to the amount of cholesterol found in a persons blood, and can be measured by laboratory tests.  When cholesterol measurement is above the normal range for that individual then it is generally called high cholesterol.  Interpretation of the meaning of high levels  in the blood requires a physician consultation and other testing to determine any health risk.

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Is taking baby aspirin twice a week useful for 42 yr old male with slightly high cholesterol or it's not enough?

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Can i take green tea while taking low dose aspirin to treat high cholesterol?

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Is it ok to take vicodin and a baby aspirin a day 81mg as a preventative? does 81mg aspirin help with high cholesterol?

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My mom is 72 yrs old, has history of hypertension and high cholesterol. she has been taking baby aspirin, but she's been bruising. can she stop?

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Can my father take plant sterols and fish oil with his pravastatin and aspirin?? he has high cholesterol and essential thrombocytosis

A member asked:

Can someone with essential thrombocytosis and high cholesterol. take omega 3 fish oil and baby aspirin together?

A member asked:

I have a heartburn type pain near my chest left side and a stomach ache. i just wonder what it is. its not that bad. i had anxiety all day and i get anxiety a lot and stress. have high cholesterol. i am no cholesterol medicine 20mg and baby aspirin?

A member asked:

Is asprien daily good if i have high cholesterol ?

A member asked:

I am 34 years old, 365 pds, i take niacin, red yeast rice and fish oil, for high cholesterol, hbp at what age should i consider a asprian regimen?

A member asked:

What is a high cholesterol?

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