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Based on all of that, the USPSTF concluded that taking a daily aspirin can increase the risk of having major gastrointestinal bleeding by up to 60% and brain bleeding up to 30%.
Pain relief starts soon after taking the first dose, and a full analgesic effect should normally be obtained within a week, whereas an anti-inflammatory effect may not be achieved (or may not be clinically assessable) for up to three weeks. If appropriate responses are not obtained within these times, another NSAID should be tried. [3]
Lysine acetylsalicylate, also known as aspirin DL-lysine or lysine aspirin, is a more soluble form of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin). As with aspirin itself, it is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic and antipyretic properties. [ 1 ]
Other side effects include weight gain, swelling, high blood sugar, increased risk of infection, and psychosis. [4] [3] It is generally considered safe in pregnancy and low doses appear to be safe while the user is breastfeeding. [5] After prolonged use, prednisone must be stopped gradually. [3]
Many Americans 60 years and older still take daily aspirin to help prevent cardiovascular disease, even though it can pose significant health risks.
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For a small number of people, taking aspirin can result in symptoms including hives, swelling, and headache. [206] Aspirin can exacerbate symptoms among those with chronic hives, or create acute symptoms of hives. [207] These responses can be due to allergic reactions to aspirin, or more often due to its effect of inhibiting the COX-1 enzyme.
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