Aspirin & Metformin

[MVEasternbride1982]

May I know the drug interaction/effect when taking Aspirin & Metformin

 

[Freema]

I have never heard they interact especially ... but metformin alone can do a lot of unwanted symptoms in different persons... , do you have any problems dear ?

 

[Oldvatr]

I have never heard they interact especially ... but metformin alone can do a lot of unwanted symptoms in different persons... , do you have any problems dear ?

I have been on both for several years now, and not seeing any problems.

If this is a long term use of aspirin, then it should be the lower dose dispersible type and not over-the-counter standard aspirin. Also use of aspirin or associated blood thinner type drugs may need an additional drug such as a PPI med to protect the stomach lining and prevent ulcers developing. PPI meds can interact with the absorbtion of some vitamins and other meds.

 

[Freema]

I have been on both for several years now, and not seeing any problems.

If this is a long term use of aspirin, then it should be the lower dose dispersible type and not over-the-counter standard aspirin. Also use of aspirin or associated blood thinner type drugs may need an additional drug such as a PPI med to protect the stomach lining and prevent ulcers developing. PPI meds can interact with the absorbtion of some vitamins and other meds.

can you inform me what the full name and contains of these PPI medication is ? because my mother takes a lot of medication also aspirin on a daily basis.. never heard og the PPI medication maybe it has another name here in Denmark

 

[Oldvatr]

can you inform me what the full name and contains of these PPI medication is ? because my mother takes a lot of medication also aspirin on a daily basis.. never heard og the PPI medication maybe it has another name here in Denmark

https://www.google.co.uk/search?sou...8.611.0..35i39k1j0i131k1j0i67k1.0.0POD7pgh2Mk

Edit to add: the american FDA has some advisories and warnings on PPI drugs

https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm245011.htm

https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm511944.htm

https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm290510.htm

 

[JohnEGreen]

Yes as @Oldvatr says PPI = Proton Pump Inhibitors such as omeprazole. I take lansoprazole they reduce stomach acid.

 

[Bluetit1802]

I find this website more than useful for information on drugs, what they do, what they don't do, side effects, contraindications, and much else. Just use the search box to find the drugs you are interested in.

https://www.drugs.com/metformin.html

 

[MVEasternbride1982]

Thanks so much for the attention. I'm taking low dose aspirin & 1500 mg of metformin for 2 weeks now on a daily basis, so far have not experienced any problem. Just trying to find out if any member has had encountered adverse effect doing the same.

 

[JohnEGreen]

I do take aspirin but have only ever taken a low dosage of metformin and have had no problems with any interaction.

 

[MVEasternbride1982]

I am continuing my intake of low dosage aspirin and 1500 mg of metformin (3×/day after meals). I'm consuming meat, pork, 1 boiled egg, low intake of carbs, blended vegie combo of cucumber, celery & okra & of course regular exercises. My BS readings for the past 3 days were 102, 98, 94 respectively and this morning it was 90 mg/dl. I will reduce my metformin intake to 1000 - 500 mg/day if my BS contunue to drop.