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Talk with Your Doctor about Taking Aspirin Every Day 

 
 

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Taking aspirin every day can lower your risk of heart attack or stroke. Ask your doctor about taking aspirin if you:

  • Are a man age 45 to 79
  • Are a woman age 55 to 79
  • Smoke
  • Have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes
  • Have a family history of heart disease
  • Have already had a heart attack or stroke

For most people, aspirin is safe. But it’s not right for everyone. Talk with your doctor before you start taking aspirin every day.

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