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Is 500 mg as useful as 325mg aspirin for heart attack as only seem to sell 500 mg in this area.or would it be better broken in half to be taken ?

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Below: Aspirin should be taken under the direction of your regular physician. Pease contact them for an answer.

Answered 6/26/2016

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A member asked:

Is 500 mg as useful as 325mg aspirin for heart attack as only seem to sell 500 mg in this area.or would it be better broken in half to be taken ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Rhoades answered

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