Taking aspirin with anothernonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug(NSAID) can raise your risk of side effects and drug interactions.
However, you should not take both at the same time unless your provider tells you to.
These medications also share some side effects and risks.
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Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in people who use NSAIDs.
People who take the medications regularly are also at a higher risk for GI bleeding and peptic ulcers.
Even at a low dose, combining aspirin with another NSAID can increase the risk ofulcers.
Some people are at a much higher risk for ulcers and should not use more than one NSAID.
Low-dose aspirin may not mix well with some herbal supplements.
Aspirin can also help prevent a heart attack or blood clot.
But taking more than one NSAID at the same time comes with risks, especially related to your stomach.
There are also other medications you’re able to take for pain that are not NSAIDs.
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