What is Aspirin?
CATEGORY: Over the Counter Drugs
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Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid or ASA) is used for mild to moderate pain, inflammation and fever. In lower doses it is an effective blood thinner and is used to prevent heart problems and stroke. It may also be used to prevent pre-eclampsia and complications of some autoimmune disorders.
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How do members experience Aspirin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migraine | 2,326 | 91 | |
| General health | 802 | 228 | |
| Coronary artery disease | 789 | 150 | |
| Heart attack (myocardial infarction) | 467 | 44 | |
| Atrial fibrillation | 378 | 36 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Bruising | 28 | |
| Stomach pain | 12 | |
| Bleed easily | 6 | |
| Bleeding gums | 6 | |
| Excessive bleeding | 6 | |
| Heartburn | 6 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 28 | |
| Moderate | 49 | |
| Mild | 78 | |
| None | 673 |
Member evaluations
jpolden15
evaluated on Jul 01, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for heart attack (myocardial infarction): Can't tell
- Side effects: None
LapisLee
evaluated on Jan 30, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for Support heart health: Major
- Side effects: None
HappyPhysicist
evaluated on Dec 01, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: None
- Side effects: None
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