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vsrazdem

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3. If his doctor says he does not need it, he should just ask him how he can wean off of the aspirin.

Wed Jan 8, 2020, 07:15 PM

Jan 2020

This need to be done gradually so as not to affect his blood clotting times, but he should just tell the doctor if it is not necessary, he is not going to continue taking it, and how can he stop. The doctor should not be telling him to continue taking a medication he does not need. If he does, maybe its time to find a new doctor.

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Low does aspirin [View all] Callalily Jan 2020 OP

I vaguely remember some finding somewhere where a side effect applegrove Jan 2020 #1

No, I think he started it Callalily Jan 2020 #7

I took it for years, then quit cold turkey last year Croney Jan 2020 #2

Interesting. Thanks for responding. Callalily Jan 2020 #10

If his doctor says he does not need it, he should just ask him how he can wean off of the aspirin. vsrazdem Jan 2020 #3

You are right, and I wish that he asked Callalily Jan 2020 #8

Asprins main ingredient is salicylic acid... certain foods have salicylates mitch96 Jan 2020 #4

I never knew that. Callalily Jan 2020 #11

New studies indicate brain bleeding from low dose use. Cattledog Jan 2020 #5

I've read this information too. Callalily Jan 2020 #9

Rebound effects are real. He should stop only if advised to do so by doctor (pref. his cardiologist hlthe2b Jan 2020 #6

I totally agree with you. Callalily Jan 2020 #12