A member asked:

Have panic disorder scared of medicines. have taken asprin many time before in my life. is there any way i can have an adverse reaction to it now?

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Dr. William Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Take your medicine!: We live in a time where there are thousands of fda-approved, safe & effective medications that you can take advantage of and benefit from fully to the extent that you have a better quality of life. We wouldn't go to all of this trouble to investigate and prescribe unless we had confidence in medications. Work through your hesitation and commit to taking a medication for your panic. You'll be glad.

Answered 3/23/2013

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Dr. Robert Olsen answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Maybe: The risk with Aspirin with your history of successful use in the past is how the product is formulated. Aspirin needs to dissolve in the stomach quickly like bufferin , or not dissolve until it reaches the small intestine- enteric coated.Take Aspirin with full glass of water while standing or seated, never while laying down. Taking with food or antacid can reduce risk of stomach irritation.

Answered 6/24/2014

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