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Aspirin is a pain reliever and mild blood thinning agent. If started in early pregnancy has shown a slight reduction in the development of pre-eclampsia.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Baby aspirin • Ecotrin • Empirin • Bayer • Zorprin • Halfprin

Generic Drug

Aspirin

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Constipation
Dizziness
Itchy rash
Drowsiness
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Bruising
Vomiting
Lightheaded
Itching or burning
Feeling anxious
Heartburn
Excessive sweating
Heart palpitations
Rash
Itchy skin

Serious

Hallucinations
Low blood pressure on standing
Slow or irregular breathing
Rectal bleeding
Drug problems
Illegal drug abuse

Treats

Metabolic syndrome
Condition
Kawasaki disease
Condition
Polycythemia vera
Condition
Takayasu arteritis
Condition

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