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Aspirin for Reducing Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke: KNOW THE FACTS

Internet URL

http://www.fda.gov/cder/consumerinfo/dailyaspirin_brochure.htm  

Sponsoring Agency

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

Description

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. However, no medicine is completely safe. Talk to your doctor to learn whether the risks of long-term aspirin use may be greater than the benefits.

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Review Date

5/23/2007

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