Question 1

i started taking pycnogenol. i have been taking 81 mgof aspirin daily for. a couple of years .what are the risks taking both? i have been feeling grea

Accepted Answer

Safe: No danger of taking both of these.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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.

Question 6

is asa aspirin?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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 8

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 9

is aspirin bad for erections?

Accepted Answer

No: Aspirin should not negatively affect an erection.

Question 10

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.

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