Can anyone say about the sideeffects of aspirin and is it advisable to take it as a daily supplement?

Bleeding and ulcers: Aspirin can cause bleeding and can activate ulcers . In high risk patients it can prevent heart attacks and strokes. So like everthing else in medicine it should be decided on by weighing risks verses benefits for the individual patient.

Ask your MD: Aspirin is a potent anticoagulant and can effect blood platelets causing bruising . It may also be responsible for prolonged or heavier bleeding during surgery. For at risk patients there is a risk of hemorrhagic stroke. Some people may develop ringing in the ears while on aspirin. With there side effects if best to consult your md before taking it routinely.

Aspirin for ...?: * high risk for heart attack or stroke: if you've had heart attack, angina, stroke, transient ischemic attack [tia], blocked arteries, or 10-year risk of heart attack more than 10%. You can figure out your 10-year risk here: http://hp2010.Nhlbihin.Net/atpiii/calculator.Asp.