Aspirin Low Dose Oral

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bleeding/blood-clotting disorders (such as hemophilia, vitamin K deficiency, low platelet count)

If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication:

kidney disease
liver disease
diabetes
stomach problems (such as ulcers, heartburn, stomach pain)
aspirin-sensitive asthma (a history of worsening breathing with runny/stuffy nose after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs)
growths in the nose (nasal polyps)
gout
certain enzyme deficiencies (pyruvate kinase or G6PD deficiency)

This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol and tobacco, especially when combined with this product, may increase your risk for this side effect. Limit alcoholic beverages, and stop smoking. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this medication.

Children and teenagers should not take aspirin if they have chickenpox, flu, or any undiagnosed illness or if they have recently received a vaccine. In these cases, taking aspirin increases the risk of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Tell your doctor promptly if you see changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting. This may be an early sign of Reye's syndrome.

Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially stomach ulcers.

Aspirin is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this medication if you are or think you may be pregnant. Tell your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking this medication. Do not use this medication during the last 3 months of pregnancy because of possible harm to the unborn baby or problems during delivery.

Aspirin passes into breast milk and may harm the nursing infant. Breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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