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DavidGrahamJones
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Aspirin seems to be well tolerated by most people and the amount per dose is smaller than what you might take for aches and pains. I don't take it myself because my blood seems to be thin enough as it is.
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I have a Heart Condition so have to take Asprin. I have been taking it for 13 y ears,with meals the coated asprin the one that helps protect my tummy. I have been fine with it personally.
Bluetit1802
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After refusing to take statins, my GP advised me to take a 75mg aspirin daily, so I did as I was told. My GP wanted me to take Omeprazole with the aspirin to counteract stomach problems. I certainly didn't want those.
I later mentioned this to my oncologist, who said aspirin does the job better than statins do as far as CVD/stroke risks are concerned. However, after a couple of months I felt some adverse reactions to it (cramp-like tummy pains). As this can be a side effect, I stopped taking them. Cramps gone.
This put me off
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/aspirin-side-effects.html
I later mentioned this to my oncologist, who said aspirin does the job better than statins do as far as CVD/stroke risks are concerned. However, after a couple of months I felt some adverse reactions to it (cramp-like tummy pains). As this can be a side effect, I stopped taking them. Cramps gone.
This put me off
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/aspirin-side-effects.html
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It seems there is lots to consider before making a decision, Such as age, gender, previous medical history, to name a few. It can get quite complicated.
https://academic.oup.com/annonc/art...timates-of-benefits-and-harms-of-prophylactic
I chose not to after discussion with GP, as I have allergies to some meds already and don't want to add to the chemical 'soup' I already have to take.
https://academic.oup.com/annonc/art...timates-of-benefits-and-harms-of-prophylactic
I chose not to after discussion with GP, as I have allergies to some meds already and don't want to add to the chemical 'soup' I already have to take.
Mr_Pot
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Is there a problem with Omeprazole?
Bluetit1802
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Yes, if taken long term.
Important warnings
- Severe diarrhea warning: This drug may increase your risk of severe diarrhea. This may be caused by an infection in your intestine caused by the bacteria Clostridium difficile. Call your doctor right away if you have watery diarrhea, stomach pain, and a fever that won’t go away.
- Bone fractures warning: People who take several doses of a proton pump inhibitor drug, such as omeprazole, every day for a year or longer may have an increased risk of bone fractures. These bone breaks may be more likely to happen in your hip, wrist, or spine. Talk to your doctor about your risk of bone fractures. You should take this drug exactly as prescribed by your doctor. They should prescribe the lowest dose possible for the shortest amount of time needed for your treatment.
- Low magnesium levels warning: Taking this drug for 3 months or longer can cause low magnesium levels in your body. Your risk is higher if you take omeprazole for a year or longer. Call your doctor right away if you have symptoms of low magnesium. These can include seizures, abnormal or fast heart rate, jitteriness, jerking movements or shaking, and muscle weakness. They can also include cramps or muscle aches and spasms of your hands, feet, and voice box. Your doctor may check your magnesium levels before and during your treatment with this drug.
- Cutaneous lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus warning: Omeprazole can cause cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). CLE and SLE are autoimmune diseases. Symptoms of CLE can range from a rash on the skin and nose, to a raised, scaly, red or purple rash on certain parts of the body. Symptoms of SLE can include fever, tiredness, weight loss, blood clots, heartburn, and stomach pain. If you have any of these symptoms, call your doctor.
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Taking anything as a preventative is something I personally am not in favour of.
Firstly you have to decide what you are trying to prevent and the choice is wide. Then you have to find out what claims to prevent it. I say "claims" because there are a lot of pills etc. out there which claim miracle cures for whatever ails you.
Secondly Primary Care as my surgery calls it has penalties of it's own. I never thought of myself as ill until I took half a dozen pills a day and got many of the possible side effects. I had to come off all medication in order to feel well.
Thirdly, if this becomes a hobby then I think people would be justified in calling the patient a hypercondriac.
I have no problem if a person is ill first and then takes a cure, especially if it works.
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I've never taken it or been prescribed it- my GP surgery about 3-4years ago took everyone who had never had a stroke or heart attack off it as they said it was only good as a preventive if you already had stroke/hearts problems
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What are the various reasons?
I have taken 75mg aspirin daily for several years because I have AF (atrial fibrillation), but my GP and a haemotologist have told me aspirin for this purpose has been superseded by other drugs and I expect to be switched to one of these soon. The reasons as far as I can understand are explained here https://healthunlocked.com/afassociation/posts/131755394/anticoagulant-alternatives.
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I have been taking it daily since having stent grafted for AAA. To reduce risk of blood clots.
Though it has come to light that in men over 70 it can heighten the risk of stomach/intestinal bleeds.
Edit to add though there are alternatives such as Clopidogrel which it's self has some side effects and interatcts with some other meds.
Though it has come to light that in men over 70 it can heighten the risk of stomach/intestinal bleeds.
Edit to add though there are alternatives such as Clopidogrel which it's self has some side effects and interatcts with some other meds.
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This is something I have wondered about for some time as I understood anyone with diabetes was automatically prescribed low doseage aspirin until recently. Why it was prescribed I do not know. Why the practice stopped I do not know Whether or not there is a connection between not being prescribed aspirin, being prescribed statins and the "save the NHS money" mantra seems to depend on who I am speaking to. I do know my hip replacement surgery guidelines tell me not to take aspirin or warfarin. Can you explain the history and connection between aspirin and both T1D and T2D?
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Aspirin and Xaralto do not mix together safely.
Bluetit1802
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This is what NICE says about prescribing aspirin and other antiplatelet therapy
1.5 Antiplatelet therapy
1.5.1 Do not offer antiplatelet therapy (aspirin or clopidogrel) for adults with type 2 diabetes without cardiovascular disease. [new 2015]
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng28/chapter/1-Recommendations#antiplatelet-therapy
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Funny how NICE can be so right about some things and so totally wrong about other things.
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Oooo yes, I was not prescribed Omeprazole at first with the Asprin and yes I had the same problem. I had actually forgotten about that until you mentioned Omeprazole, so I do take those. I have had no adverse effects from them either. I am only on 15m a day tho
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Various reasons- heart issuses run in your family , the other chronic conditions a person has or runs in the family , and too many to list.
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Same here low dose no effects- I would rather be safe than sorry when it comes to plugged up arteries as it runs in my family.
Bluetit1802
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It's the long term effects with Omeprazole that can be nasty, especially for ladies of a certain age (post menopausal) due to bone thinning. My friend has to take them and has done for years, but she is also prescribed some bone tablets and has regular Dexa scans to make sure she is OK.
letstalk1
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Another reason I ask this is my mom was a healthy weight all her life , never smoked , drank , ate clean , exercised at least 1 hour a day for years , and bam heart issues neck arteries 90% clogged got osteoperosis and fractures , heat attacks , strokes , cancer , high blood pressure , all this in a 4 year period starting at 80 I often wonder if she had been on some preventatives if it may of made a difference , kwim.
