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I have been taking high-dose buffered aspirin for almost 30 years now once daily (am) i would like to stop, can i cold turkey?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Yes: you should be able to stop if it is just once a day. There are no withdrawal symptoms associated with aspirin. Additionally a once a day dose is out of your system manner hours before you take your next dose.

Dr Veres and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/26/2015

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Dr. Cyma Khalily answered

TAPER OFF: Not really sure why you were on high dose buffered aspirin and what amount is high dose. I always recommend a taper off of long term medications.

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 2/26/2015

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A member asked:

I have been taking high-dose buffered aspirin for almost 30 years now once daily (am) i would like to stop, can i cold turkey?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Dr Veres and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Cyma Khalily answered

Dr Willson agreed

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