Aspirin Overuse: Signs, Risks, and When to Stop

Sushmita Panda Feb 17, 2025

Aspirin, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is a household name

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It is widely used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation, and as an antithrombotic.

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Despite its widespread use, people are not much aware about its side-effects.

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A new report shows that almost half of the adults in the US aren’t aware of the latest health guidelines around aspirin

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People still don’t about the potential side-effects of taking aspirin too much.

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People in the youngest bracket (aged 18 to 39) were the most likely to know a daily aspirin is generally not recommended for most individuals.

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