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My doctor told me to start taking a baby aspirin daily. however, it's been months since i last took one. is it ok to continue?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Yes: The Aspirin at a small dose (baby aspirin) has a mild effect on platelets stickiness and decreases their tendency to stick on the walls of a blood vessel and form a clot. The benefit is not one you would be aware of with any symptom. It might help you avoid a heart attack.

Dr Roberts agreed

Answered 8/13/2015

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A member asked:

My doctor told me to start taking a baby aspirin daily. however, it's been months since i last took one. is it ok to continue?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Roberts agreed

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