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Does asprin and/or tegretol increse the chance of blood poisoning from an infection?

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Dr. Sana Rezai answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Probably not: You know, theoretically it's possible...But i haven't seen any evidence for this. Are you asking if these medications increases the chances of your blood becoming infected (sepsis) if you have a small local infection? If so, then i doubt it!

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/5/2016

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