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A 42-year-old male asked:

I take 1/2 disprin in mornings i have no heart condition only hi bp i drive the whole day is it ok to take it?

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Yes: You may want to check with your own doctor. but low dose aspirin carries a relatively low risk unless you have GI issues such as reflux or ulcers or are on other blood thinners. Take the aspirin with food.

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