Low does aspirin

[Callalily]

Maybe many of you have been taken low dose aspirin because it was a trend several years ago. My SO was encouraged by his doctor to take low dose aspirin in it's hey-day! After reading a lot about it, I really don't think he needs to take it. No history of heart disease etc. I asked him to ask his doc about it and finally he did. His doc said it's not a good idea to stop taking it, there are repercussions. So my question is, how does one stop taking low dose aspirin? I've read many articles about taking it is not necessary without having a history of heart disease, but nothing about easing off. My friend doesn't want to stop taking it. I'm adamant that he should NOT be taking it.

Your thoughts?

[applegrove]

1. I vaguely remember some finding somewhere where a side effect

of being on an aspirin regiment was less cancer. Inflammation causes cancer and a whole host of things. Maybe he is taking it for that?

[Callalily]

7. No, I think he started it

years ago when it was a "fad" to take low dose aspirin. I think that if there is not any medical reason to take it, a person shouldn't.

[Croney]

2. I took it for years, then quit cold turkey last year

because I read new research that said it wasn't necessary and was probably not doing anything for me. I never noticed any difference when I stopped.

[Callalily]

10. Interesting. Thanks for responding.

[vsrazdem]

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

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.

[Callalily]

8. You are right, and I wish that he asked

that question during his last appointment.

[mitch96]

4. Asprins main ingredient is salicylic acid... certain foods have salicylates

White willow bark was used to relieve headaches and inflammation and it's main ingredient is salicylic acid..... which is now aspirin. If you look up "foods that contain salicylates" you will see a bunch of them. To me eating foods would be better than taking pills... taste better too!!!
YMMV
Some foods that have salicylates include:Almonds.Apples.Apricots.Berries.Cherries.Coffee.Cucumbers and pickles.Grapes and raisins.

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[Callalily]

11. I never knew that.

Thanks for the information.

[Cattledog]

5. New studies indicate brain bleeding from low dose use.

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2019/03/18/avoid-daily-aspirin-unless-your-doctor-prescribes-it-new-guidelines-advise

https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/13/health/aspirin-head-bleed-study/index.html

Taking low-dose aspirin to prevent heart disease and stroke is associated with an increased risk of bleeding in the skull in people without a history of those conditions, according to a new report.

Researchers analyzed data from 13 previous studies in which over 130,000 people ages 42 to 74, who didn't have a history of heart disease or stroke, were given either low-dose aspirin or a placebo for the prevention of these conditions.
An aspirin is typically defined as low-dose if it is between 75 and 100 milligrams, but most over-the-counter pills are around 81 milligrams.

[Callalily]

9. I've read this information too.

That is what concerns me. Why take a medicine that is unnecessary.

[hlthe2b]

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

and monitored while stopping.

Stopping daily aspirin therapy can have a rebound effect that may increase risk of heart attack. If you have had a heart attack or a stent placed in one or more of your heart arteries, stopping daily aspirin therapy can lead to a life-threatening heart attack.

There is a definite risk-benefit equation that should be performed by the cardiologist in deciding to have him stop and determining what steps to take to monitor him while doing so.

[Callalily]

12. I totally agree with you.

Next appointment I'm going to insist he talk to his doc. about stopping.