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Ok so i can stop the low dose aspirin without fear of heart attack or stroke? initially i was given aspirin because blood preasure was elevated 135/8

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Asa: this question is best directed to your doctor who has the most information about you and your risk factors

Dr Gowans agreed

Answered 3/8/2015

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

No: Low dose aspirin (baby aspirin) has hardly any side effects but lots of benefits. Why would you want to stop it? Discuss with your doc. And discuss benefits versus risks. I would almost never stop baby aspirin. No good reason for most patients, although there are exceptions.

Dr Saary agreed

Answered 3/29/2018

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A member asked:

Ok so i can stop the low dose aspirin without fear of heart attack or stroke? initially i was given aspirin because blood preasure was elevated 135/8

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Dr Gowans agreed

Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Dr Saary agreed

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