[at-l] Re: Asprin

[icw39@ncfreedom.net (Clark Wright)]

all right Dr. Kildaire, for us dumbed downers out here, reducing
platelet [clotting] formation equals "thinning the blood!" :)

Orange Bug wrote:
> 
> Got a reference on that? Aspirin doesn't "thin blodd" but simply
> reduces platelet aggregation to reduce one aspect of clot formation.
> Combination of ASA with other NSAID's may increase risk of GI bleeds,
> although very rarely at the usual ASA 81mg/d dosage often recommended.
> 
> A new indication for ASA includes colonic polyp prevention, at least in
> those with prior history of polyps removed via colonoscopy. Hence it
> may have a cancer prevention role.
> 
> Bill...
> 
> --- Sloetoe <sloetoe@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > ### BTW, and I apologize if this is old news, but I learned
> > recently that aspirin's blood thinning qualities are blocked by
> > ibuprofen. I don't know if it's *all* NSAIDS, but those taking
> > aspirin for heart/blood issues should be aware .....
> 
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