How much aspirin should I take to get the heart attack preventive effects, 81mg or 375mg?
Q: how much aspirin should I take
Answers (3)
6/23/08 8:04am
Alot of doctors,I hear recomend a baby asprin everyday,if you have any major problems,it would be wise to carry along a stronger asprin just in case a problem would arise that you think your having a heart attack,I've had a mild 1 in 03 Jim
6/23/08 7:39pm
This is an issue to talk over with your doctor or a cardiologist--since they have more knowledge, and would have access to your medical files which are indispensible in figuring out dosages of drugs to prescribe their patients.
6/24/08 9:54pm
Hello and thanks for your post. Here is what I found on our site for you:
Low-Dose Aspirin Best for Preventing Heart Attack
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Hope this helps and all the best, sue
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