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Aspirin
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magpie | Report | 21 Apr 2016 10:11 |
David, it's obviously a research study involving a number of people taking different strengths over a period of time to try to ascertain which dosage is most effective. The strengths would have to vary considerably for researchers to be able to ascertain this. |
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David | Report | 21 Apr 2016 07:52 |
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magpie | Report | 21 Apr 2016 07:25 |
I took part in an asprin trial about two years ago as I had , on medical advice, been taking quarter of an asprin for some years. The results were ambitious, so, again on medical advice, the daily dose was cut down to three doses a week. I reinterate IGP's comments about medication, and making absolutely sure you know what your medicines are for, and exactly what they do i.e., asprin does not lowered blood pressure!!!! Self medication is an absolute No No, as is taking someone else's, even if these meds do the same job as yours. |
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InspectorGreenPen | Report | 21 Apr 2016 07:04 |
A big down side is that taking Aspirin long term may cause stomach/intestinal bleeding and ulcers. Older adults may be more likely to suffer from this side effect and drinking and smoking will increase the risk even further. |
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LadyScozz | Report | 21 Apr 2016 00:27 |
I have a stent. |
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Chris in Sussex | Report | 20 Apr 2016 18:26 |
I am taking part in one of the research studies for aspirin as a preventative against bowel cancer. |
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David | Report | 20 Apr 2016 14:05 |
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Elizabeth2469049 | Report | 20 Apr 2016 13:56 |
I wouldn't expect a quarter-size of one ordinary aspirin (which is what the low-dose ones are) would be of much use for the sort of headache that needs a pain-killer! (and I do have them on prescription), Don't know anything about the anti-cancer theorising. |
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David | Report | 20 Apr 2016 13:37 |
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SylviaInCanada | Report | 7 Mar 2016 07:34 |
I was also given a diuretic as the first medication for high bp ............. and I still take one now along with another drug. The one I take is hydrochlorothiazide |
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magpie | Report | 7 Mar 2016 07:17 |
Yes, it does make complete sense! The first pills I was prescribed for BP were a diuretic, (I can't remember what they were called)and caused lots of trips to the loo! They also were NOT for high cholesterol! those pills came later and are a statin. As I said David, look your medication up on line and you will find a complete explanation of its purpose and how it works, or ask your GP. |
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SylviaInCanada | Report | 7 Mar 2016 05:03 |
so that is the reason that David has increased urination :-D |
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Elizabeth2469049 | Report | 6 Mar 2016 22:27 |
Bendroflumethiazide is a diuretic, which are often prescribed as initial treatment for BP |
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SylviaInCanada | Report | 6 Mar 2016 20:26 |
David .......... |
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SylviaInCanada | Report | 6 Mar 2016 20:24 |
Margaret .... |
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magpie | Report | 6 Mar 2016 14:50 |
For goodness sake David, asprin has no effect on BP!! It helps to prevent blood clots that might cause a heart attack or a stroke, nothing to do with lowering BP!! If you're worried, or confused talk to your GP or Google it!! |
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MargaretM | Report | 6 Mar 2016 13:17 |
Just wanted to say that the daily low dose ASA are coated to prevent stomach irritation and the instructions say not to chew them or break them in half as that would negate the effect of the coating. Of course if a heart attack is suspected it's worth taking the chance. |
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MargaretM | Report | 6 Mar 2016 12:55 |
Aspirin does not lower BP as well as not lowering cholesterol. |
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David | Report | 6 Mar 2016 12:06 |
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magpie | Report | 6 Mar 2016 10:07 |
I went on a clinical trial concerning the pro's and con's of taking aspirin about two years ago. At the time I was taking a quarter of an aspirin a day. The results of this trial were, for me, fine, but my GP reccomended that I take the same dose every other day as the jury was out as to whether the disadvantages outweighed the advantages. I still do this. I also take two blood pressure pills and a statin 40mg. Together with a low fat, very little salt diet, my BP and cholesterol levels are kept under control. Statins and asprins are used for two totally different conditions and have no bearing on each other. |