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Is It Safe To Use Aspirin With Lipator?

I have been using aspirin 81mg for the past 18 years together with my Lipator 40.

is it alright to change to AAS 81mg?

I know aspirin 81mg is for thining the blood.

Your answer would be appreciated.

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thanks

montague
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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Hi!
I read carefully your query.
Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), is a salicylate drug, often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory medication.It also prevents blood clots (i.e., is antithrombotic).
Aspirin, inhibits the function of platelets in a manner that is different from other NSAIDs, and its antithrombotic effects last longer than other NSAIDs. This is why aspirin is used for preventing heart attacks and strokes

Aspirin 81 mg and ASA 81 mg is the same drug so there is no problem to change it.
Lipitor (Atorvastatin) is a drug that lower lipid concentration in the blood.

It is safe to use Aspirin and Lipitor together because they don't interact.

Hope it answered your inquiry.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
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Is It Safe To Use Aspirin With Lipator?

Hi! I read carefully your query. Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), is a salicylate drug, often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory medication.It also prevents blood clots (i.e., is antithrombotic). Aspirin, inhibits the function of platelets in a manner that is different from other NSAIDs, and its antithrombotic effects last longer than other NSAIDs. This is why aspirin is used for preventing heart attacks and strokes Aspirin 81 mg and ASA 81 mg is the same drug so there is no problem to change it. Lipitor (Atorvastatin) is a drug that lower lipid concentration in the blood. It is safe to use Aspirin and Lipitor together because they don t interact. Hope it answered your inquiry. Take care. Dr.Rovena