hi it's your pharmacist here aspirin if you are being prescribed a low dose aspirin a dosage anywhere from 75 milligram to 150 milligram daily the doctor is giving you a blood thinner to prevent you from getting a blood clot that can lead to a stroke or a heart attack low-dose aspirin is an anti-platelet platelet are blood cells that help blood clot they are important when you have an injury however too much clotting in the blood can block the blood vessels in your heart to cause a heart attack and block the blood vessels in your brain to cause a stroke this is where low-dose aspirin acting as an anti-platelet comes into play this low-dose aspirin is different from the higher dosage of aspirin that is used to treat headache or pain remember although aspirin can be obtained without a script from the pharmacy it is not something that you self-prescribe because it can also lead to other serious problems like gastrointestinal ulcers bleeding and hemorrhage stroke which is bleeding in the brain the doctor will weigh out the risk and benefit and prescribe low-dose aspirin to you on an individual case-by-case basis now everything that i say of today is of general nature only it does not replace the need to get advice from your local doctor or pharmacist before you start taking aspirin make sure your doctor knows all the medical conditions that you have this includes any kidney liver problems asthma or other breathing problems any bleeding problems like hemophilia any gastritis stomach or intestine ulcers you need to tell your doctor all the medicines that you are currently taking as well let the doctor know if you are allergic to anything if you are pregnant intend to get pregnant if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed how to take aspirin so if you are being prescribed aspirin take it at the same time every day during or straight after food to reduce stomach upset take it with a glass of water to wash it down if you have trouble remembering to take it every day set an alarm to ring at the same time every day to remind yourself once you are prescribed a low dose aspirin daily do not stop taking it without checking with your doctor while you are on aspirin if you are seeing a new doctor or dentist or starting a new medication prescribed by a different doctor or a dentist tell them that you are on aspirin if you plan to have surgery that needs general anesthetic aspirin needs to be stopped before surgery your doctor will advise you how long ahead of time to stop aspirin and your doctor will restart you on aspirin again after the surgery the doctor will let you know when to start it sometimes doctors can forget to restart people on aspirin this is where it can cause a heart attack or stroke if after a surgery your doctor did not mention anything about restarting aspirin ask your doctor about that now i hope you have gotten value out of this if you have please click the like button down below and consider subscribing and turn on your notification button side effects all medicines comes with side effects some side effects are severe and may need medical attention but most of the side effects are minor and are not serious dizziness aspirin generally does not cause dizziness drowsiness or tiredness but for some people there is a very slight chance it does so do not drive or operate machineries until you know how aspirin affects you other potential side effects of aspirin are stomach upset like nausea feeling sick vomiting heartburn in digestion to avoid these remember to take it during food or straight after food there are some enteric coated aspirin where the aspirin is designed to bypass your stomach and get dissolved and absorbed in your small intestine this may reduce stomach irritation but research have shown this type of aspirin has not been proven to lower the risk of bleeding in the stomach and intestine because the risk of bleeding comes from the low platelet blood caused by the aspirin now if the following happens to you stop aspirin and go to the emergency department immediately note these side effects are really rare so don't get overwhelmed by it just know it so if you really experience it you know how to deal with it one vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds two bleeding from your back passage where you have sticky motions or bloody diarrhea three swelling of the face lips or tongue which may make swallowing or breathing difficult four sudden or severe itching skin rash and hives five asthma wheezing or shortness of breath six pain or tightness in the chest now if you are put on aspirin it's a wake-up call you need to have some lifestyle changes what you eat and how much you eat is important reducing fat and salt intake is very important salt can cause high blood pressure salt which is commonly known as sodium the symbol is na plus increases blood pressure and many food in the supermarket contains sodium this includes your daily bread so read the labels while you are purchasing your groceries to control how much salt you are taking it's a good idea to remove table salt from your dining table and adult body only needs around one to two grams of salt which is 460 to 920 milligrams sodium per day to function licorice is also something that increases blood pressure so avoid it now why is reducing the blood pressure so important because high blood pressure and bad cholesterol in your blood plus platelets in your blood can cause a blood clot that can lead to a stroke or heart attack many people who are on aspirin chances are they would have high blood pressure as well so remember to take control of your blood pressure other ways to reduce your blood pressure if you're a smoker quit smoking if you drink too much alcohol stop it if you need help stopping these contact your doctor they are medication out there and scientific proven methods to help you stop now if you just have a heart attack or stroke speak to your doctor or cardiac rehabilitation team for advice on types of suitable exercises to begin follow your doctor's advice and slowly build up your activity and remember never hold your breath when lifting weights now tell me in the comments below what lifestyle changes have you made or plan to make .
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hi it's your pharmacist here aspirin if you are being prescribed a low dose aspirin a dosage anywhere from 75 milligram to 150 milligram daily the doctor is giving you a blood thinner to prevent you from getting a blood clot that can lead to a stroke or a heart attack low-dose aspirin is an anti-platelet platelet are blood cells that help blood clot they are important when you have an injury however too much clotting in the blood can block the blood vessels in your heart to cause a heart attack and block the blood vessels in your brain to cause a stroke this is where low-dose aspirin acting as an anti-platelet comes into play this low-dose aspirin is different from the higher dosage of aspirin that is used to treat headache or pain remember although aspirin can be obtained without a script from the pharmacy it is not something that you self-prescribe because it can also lead to other serious problems like gastrointestinal ulcers bleeding and hemorrhage stroke which is bleeding in the brain the doctor will weigh out the risk and benefit and prescribe low-dose aspirin to you on an individual case-by-case basis now everything that i say of today is of general nature only it does not replace the need to get advice from your local doctor or pharmacist before you start taking aspirin make sure your doctor knows all the medical conditions that you have this includes any kidney liver problems asthma or other breathing problems any bleeding problems like hemophilia any gastritis stomach or intestine ulcers you need to tell your doctor all the medicines that you are currently taking as well let the doctor know if you are allergic to anything if you are pregnant intend to get pregnant if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed how to take aspirin so if you are being prescribed aspirin take it at the same time every day during or straight after food to reduce stomach upset take it with a glass of water to wash it down if you have trouble remembering to take it every day set an alarm to ring at the same time every day to remind yourself once you are prescribed a low dose aspirin daily do not stop taking it without checking with your doctor while you are on aspirin if you are seeing a new doctor or dentist or starting a new medication prescribed by a different doctor or a dentist tell them that you are on aspirin if you plan to have surgery that needs general anesthetic aspirin needs to be stopped before surgery your doctor will advise you how long ahead of time to stop aspirin and your doctor will restart you on aspirin again after the surgery the doctor will let you know when to start it sometimes doctors can forget to restart people on aspirin this is where it can cause a heart attack or stroke if after a surgery your doctor did not mention anything about restarting aspirin ask your doctor about that now i hope you have gotten value out of this if you have please click the like button down below and consider subscribing and turn on your notification button side effects all medicines comes with side effects some side effects are severe and may need medical attention but most of the side effects are minor and are not serious dizziness aspirin generally does not cause dizziness drowsiness or tiredness but for some people there is a very slight chance it does so do not drive or operate machineries until you know how aspirin affects you other potential side effects of aspirin are stomach upset like nausea feeling sick vomiting heartburn in digestion to avoid these remember to take it during food or straight after food there are some enteric coated aspirin where the aspirin is designed to bypass your stomach and get dissolved and absorbed in your small intestine this may reduce stomach irritation but research have shown this type of aspirin has not been proven to lower the risk of bleeding in the stomach and intestine because the risk of bleeding comes from the low platelet blood caused by the aspirin now if the following happens to you stop aspirin and go to the emergency department immediately note these side effects are really rare so don't get overwhelmed by it just know it so if you really experience it you know how to deal with it one vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds two bleeding from your back passage where you have sticky motions or bloody diarrhea three swelling of the face lips or tongue which may make swallowing or breathing difficult four sudden or severe itching skin rash and hives five asthma wheezing or shortness of breath six pain or tightness in the chest now if you are put on aspirin it's a wake-up call you need to have some lifestyle changes what you eat and how much you eat is important reducing fat and salt intake is very important salt can cause high blood pressure salt which is commonly known as sodium the symbol is na plus increases blood pressure and many food in the supermarket contains sodium this includes your daily bread so read the labels while you are purchasing your groceries to control how much salt you are taking it's a good idea to remove table salt from your dining table and adult body only needs around one to two grams of salt which is 460 to 920 milligrams sodium per day to function licorice is also something that increases blood pressure so avoid it now why is reducing the blood pressure so important because high blood pressure and bad cholesterol in your blood plus platelets in your blood can cause a blood clot that can lead to a stroke or heart attack many people who are on aspirin chances are they would have high blood pressure as well so remember to take control of your blood pressure other ways to reduce your blood pressure if you're a smoker quit smoking if you drink too much alcohol stop it if you need help stopping these contact your doctor they are medication out there and scientific proven methods to help you stop now if you just have a heart attack or stroke speak to your doctor or cardiac rehabilitation team for advice on types of suitable exercises to begin follow your doctor's advice and slowly build up your activity and remember never hold your breath when lifting weights now tell me in the comments below what lifestyle changes have you made or plan to make .
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