Does asprin make your blood thinner

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yesssssssss, i swear ur like the 1st person saying something like that because thats the reason y i dont like taking pills cause it makes me bleed more .. im glad i heard it outta someone elses mouth too

Does aspirin thin blood?

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Aspirin is called a “blood thinner” but it does not “thin” the blood: it makes the clotting time of the blood longer but there is no actual “thinning” involved. Platelets are small particles in the blood that c…

Is aspirin a blood thinner?

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Yes, aspirin (as well as NSAIDS like Motrin, Aleve) can act as an anticoagulant to prolong bleeding times. It should also be noted that vitamin E in larger doses (over 800 units daily), garlic, glucoasmine and fish oil can also act as addit…

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does tylonol thin your blood like asprin does?

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A: Tyelenol (acetaminophen in USP or paracetamol in BP) does not ‘thin the blood’ like aspirin.

Does you blood get too thin after taking asprin for a long period of time?

Q: my grandma asked this question this morining because she has been taking asprin for a long time and i wasnt sure.so does anybody know the answer to this question?

A: I have been taking asprin for 3 years since my heat attack. I have been told to take it for the rest of my life to keep my blood thinner than it was before the attack. I was 45 and it won’t get to thin. An asprin a day at the dose of 81mg is not going to hurt unless you are allergic. To make her more comfortable just call her doctor and voice her concern and they will be happy to let her know.

best blood thinner. asprin or ibruprofin? or somethin else?

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A: Ibuprofen doesn’t act to thin blood. It is a non steriodal anti inflammatory, intended to be used as a pain killer and to stop swelling. Aspirin has the same effects, hjowever has been found to stop blood clotting thereby acting as a blood thinner.People at risk of heart attacks should take 1/2 a tablet every day. Aspirin can cause ulcers in the stomach though.