What should I avoid while taking aspirin?
Do not use any other over-the-counter medication without first asking your doctor or
pharmacist. Aspirin is contained in many medicines available over the counter. If you take
certain products together you may accidentally take too much aspirin. Read the label of any other
medicine you are using to see if it contains aspirin.
Avoid taking an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) while you are taking
aspirin. NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), diclofenac (Voltaren), diflunisal (Dolobid),
etodolac (Lodine), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), ketorolac
(Toradol), mefenamic acid (Ponstel), meloxicam (Mobic), nabumetone (Relafen), naproxen
(Aleve, Naprosyn), piroxicam (Feldene), and others.
Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking aspirin. Alcohol may increase your risk
of stomach bleeding.
Avoid taking ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) if you are taking aspirin to prevent stroke or
heart attack. Ibuprofen can make aspirin less effective in protecting your heart and blood vessels.
If you must use both medications, take the ibuprofen at least 8 hours before or 30 minutes after
you take the aspirin (non-enteric coated form).
What are the possible side effects of aspirin?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic
reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these
serious side effects:
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black, bloody, or tarry stools;
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coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
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severe nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain;
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fever lasting longer than 3 days;
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swelling, or pain lasting longer than 10 days; or
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hearing problems, ringing in your ears.
Less serious side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell
your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
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