2007-01-20 19:20:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
I can answer that question for you as a physician. The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association just updated the recommendations THIS YEAR.
For the purposes of preventing a stroke or heart attack, the recommended dose of aspirin is between 75 and 162 mg/day, down from the previous guide of 75 to 325 mg/day. (A baby aspirin contains 81 mg and an adult aspirin contains 325 mg, so the recommendation calls for 1 to 2 baby aspirin a day.)
This change is because all of our research suggests that the lower dose of aspirin is AS EFFECTIVE in reducing strokes and heart attacks as the higher dose and is LESS LIKELY to lead to serious bleeding.
Having said that, you should consult your physician before starting any medications such as aspirin. For people with a history of ulcers or bleeding, aspirin may not be recommended OR may need to be started in conjunction with another medication to prevent bad side effects.
2007-01-20 19:37:36 · answer #1 · answered by Just the Facts, Ma'am 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A doctor may recommend different amounts based on your specific risk factors, but most doses range from 81mg (one baby aspirin) to 325mg (one adult aspirin). Your doctor can give you a better idea of what dose would be appropriate for your specific situation.
2007-01-21 03:26:33 · answer #2 · answered by firemedicgm 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
either two baby aspirins, or three quarters of a bayer, I think they have one that is called low dose, daily aspirin, check it out, I believe it must be at or about 80mgs,,, dont take my word for it, but I really do believe i saw the type just for daily preventative dosage...
2007-01-21 03:26:10 · answer #3 · answered by bud88cynthia 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Low dose ASA 81 mg
2007-01-21 03:31:00 · answer #4 · answered by black7_revolution 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is inappropriate to ask these questions. You life is at risk and You should be visiting a doctor. Yahoo friends may give you an answer in good faith - but, if it does not work, you are in trouble
2007-01-21 03:29:39 · answer #5 · answered by RMG 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2007-01-22 08:48:31 · answer #6 · answered by Daphne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
80mg per day
2007-01-21 03:27:59 · answer #7 · answered by mikki_d_98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋