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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?
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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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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.
Answered 8/3/2014
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