Aspirin and NSAIDS
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By Brian M. Carty, MD, MSPH
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Updated 4/30/08
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Aspirin, taken to prevent heart attack or stroke. Here is a warning about taking the aspirin with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Naprosyn (naproxen) and Motrin (ibuprofen). The NSAID can cancel the beneficial effect of the aspirin unless you take the aspirin ½ hour before or 6 hours after you take the NSAID. It's probably best to avoid NSAIDs altogether if you are taking aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease.
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