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Talk With Your Doctor About Taking Aspirin Every Day: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

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Aspirin can improve the flow of blood to the heart and brain. This reduces your risk of heart attack or stroke.... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Aspirin: Questions and Answers

Find answers to common questions regarding the use of aspirin to treat heart attacks, other coronary conditions, and rheumatological diseases. Aspirin has potential risks as well as benefits. Talk to... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Arthritis Pain: Creams and Gels for Aching Joints

Learn about the various types of creams, gels and patches available for pain relief. Can these topical pain medications ease your arthritis pain? ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

Aspirin

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Find general facts about aspirin, as well as safety considerations when giving this drug to children.... Details >

The Nemours Foundation

Aspirin for Reducing Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke: Know the Facts

Aspirin has been shown to be helpful when used daily to lower the risk of heart attack, clot-related strokes and other blood flow problems. Talk to your doctor to learn whether the risks of long-term ... Details >

Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Daily Aspirin Therapy

The decision to use aspirin to prevent a heart attack or stroke is safest when made in consultation with a health professional. ... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Daily Aspirin Therapy: Understand the Benefits and Risks

Daily aspirin therapy may lower your risk of heart attack and stroke, but daily aspirin therapy isn't for everyone. Ask your medical provider if it is right for you. ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

Fentanyl Patch Can Be Deadly to Children

On April 19, 2012, the FDA issued a safety alert to warn patients, caregivers and health care professionals about the dangers of accidental exposure to and improper storage and disposal of the fentany... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

New Information About Taking Aspirin and Ibuprofen Together

If your doctor told you to take aspirin to help prevent a heart attack, you need to know that taking ibuprofen at the same time, for pain relief, may interfere with the benefits of aspirin for the hea... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Over-the-Counter Medicines that Can Potentially Contribute to Reye's Syndrome Problems - (PDF)

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This list of over-the-counter medicines includes those that contain aspirin products, and therefore, might contribute to Reye's Syndrome.... Details >

National Reye's Syndrome Foundation

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