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Can you take aspirin with high platelet count?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Yes: In fact Aspirin is often recommended for patients with high platelet counts.

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/18/2020

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