| Subject: | FDA Issues New Information about Concomitant Use of Ibuprofen and Aspirin |
| Category: | Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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| Published: | Wed, 13 Sep 2006 - 12:00 am |
| The FDA is notifying customers and healthcare professionals that taking Ibuprofen for pain relief and aspirin at the same time may interfere with the benefits of aspirin taken for the heart.
Ibuprofen can interfere with the anti-platelet effect of low dose aspirin (81 mg per day) and may render aspirin less effective when used for cardioprotection and stroke prevention. Although it is all right to use Ibuprofen and aspirin together, the FDA recommends that consumers seek guidance from their... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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