Low dose aspirin

Side effects of aspirin

Like all medications, there's a risk of side effects from aspirin.

The most common side effectsare:

indigestion and stomach aches taking your medicine with food may help reduce this risk
bleeding or bruising moreeasily than normal

Uncommon and rareside effects include:

hives a raised, itchy rash
tinnitus hearing sounds that come from inside your body
breathing difficulties or an asthma attack
an allergic reaction this can causebreathing problems, swelling of the mouth, lips or throat, and a sudden rash
bleeding in the stomach this can cause dark, tar-like stools or vomiting blood
bleeding in the brain this can causea sudden,severe headache, vision problems and stroke symptoms , such as slurred speech and weakness on one side of the body

Speak to your doctor if you experience any concerning or troublesome side effects while takingaspirin.

Call 999 for an ambulance or go to your nearest accident and emergency (A&E) department if you think you're having a severe allergic reaction, or you have symptoms ofbleeding in your stomach or brain.

Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018

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Introduction

Find out about aspirin, including what it's used for, who can take it, and what the main side effects are.

Uses for aspirin

At high doses usually 300mgaspirin can relieve pain, reducea high temperature (fever) and reduce swelling. It's often usedfor short-term relief from: Headaches and migraines toothache period

Who can and can't take aspirin

Most people can take aspirin safely. But you should get advice from a pharmacist or doctor before taking it if you: have had an allergic reaction to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

How to take aspirin

Your pharmacist or doctor can tell you how often to take your aspirin and how much you should take. You can also check the recommendations in the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Generally spea

Side effects of aspirin

Like all medications, there's a risk of side effects from aspirin. The most common side effectsare: indigestion and stomach aches taking your medicine with food may help reduce this risk bleedin

Interactions with other medicines, food and alcohol

Aspirin can potentially interact withother medications, including some complementary and herbal medicines , which could alter their effects or increase your risk of side effects. Medicines that can i

Missed or extra doses

If you're takingaspirin to reduce your risk of blood clots and youforget to takea dose, take that dose as soon as you remember and then continue to take your course of aspirin as normal. If it's almo

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