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I work a physical job and have muscle aches everyday, i've of taking 500mg of aspirin every night for about a month to help sleep, is that too much?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Anthony Fritz answered

OK aspirin dose: The dose of aspirin that you are taking is acceptable. Consider taking it with some food.

Answered 8/3/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

No: That is certainly an appropriate dose of aspirin. Make sure you don't take it on an empty stomach. The most common side effect of aspirin is stomach upset.

Dr Pack and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/3/2014

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A member asked:

I work a physical job and have muscle aches everyday, i've of taking 500mg of aspirin every night for about a month to help sleep, is that too much?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Anthony Fritz answered

Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Dr Pack and another doctor agreed

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