Would it be okay to take low-dose aspirin every day?

You've asked whether it would be OK to take low-dose aspirin every day because you've heard that it reduces the chance of a heart attack or stroke and even cancer. My wife was prescribed a daily dose of aspirin (70mg) and took it for some years. It seems that aspirin reduces the chance of blood clots. My wife is no longer prescribed aspirin. There was a fashion for prescribing aspirin. Notice that I say "prescribing". You are suggesting self-medication. I strongly advise you against taking aspirin unless it is prescribed by your doctor. If you are concerned about a possible heart attack and you are anxious then the best advice i can give you is to talk to your doctor. It really is unwise to try to self-diagnose possible health problems. Post-script. Just checked the medicine cabinet and found a packet of aspirin tablets with an expiry date of March 2006 so we all should tread carefully when it comes to medicines. PPS. I blame my wife. Talk to your doctor, please.

I would say that if you aren't certain, don't take it.

Have you looked at Google Scholar?

There is a risk with everything you do/take.  Your doctor is obviously putting the onus onto you to decide.

Some years ago, my doctors put me on Atorvastatin.  Yes it brought my cholesterol levels down but odd things happened to me, that I couldn't explain, for example, I lost my balance sometimes when I bent over.  I stopped taking it when I developed severe leg pains.  I then realised that all the 'odd' feeling came from the statin.

I don't take anything I don't need to take.  You will have to do a lot more research in order to make your decision.

Good luck.

 

If I was  unsure about taking the aspirin I'd check again with my doctor. It's not really about getting him/her to agree with you about taking the medicine. Your doctor is the expert, or should be, and it's up to him to prescribe you the medicine or not as the case may be. It's not for your doctor to be sitting on the fence!The reason for taking aspirin is for prophylaxis not to treat a current condition. What did he say about your irregular heartbeat because that can be treated. Final point, which is often missed, is that  the real experts on medicines are pharmacists. They are trained to identify possible drug interactions which would be relevant if you are taking other medicines.

I think you should focus your efforts on dietary & lifestyle habits to lower your risk factors rather than self medicating.. according to the world health organisation Ischaemic heart disease and stroke is the leading causes of death yet it's also highly preventable through making positive lifestyle choices, Many of us succumb to being physically inactive and sedentary making poor dietary and lifestyle choices with great consequences..

Primary reason living organisms should consume food is to sustain energy and health.. yet to many people's lifes are centred around media entertainment and processed food failing to regulate blood pressure, blood gluclose, and cholesterol levels becoming overweight and obese I've read your previous forum posts I'm twice your age and had many consultations with Generalist Physcians and Cardiologist both of which promptly dismiss and trivalize my symptoms and health concerns overlooking dietary &  lifestlye habits (which are blue print for disease) in favor of unknown family history & young age

Are you being treated in the UK under the national health service?

You need to ask your doctor. Its hard on the stomach for a lot of people you bruise easier as well it thins the blood.

No, it is not ok.