The Serious Side Effects of Aspirin: Beyond Itching, Irritation, and Nausea

'About 500,000 pounds of the active chemical ingredient in Aspirin was produced in the United States in 1998 alone, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Since that time, production and use has only grown. Millions use the tiny white pills for pain reduction and heart attack prevention. But, how many know the risks they are taking? How many people know the side effects of aspirin – those that go beyond minor itching or nausea?'


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The Proven Danger of Daily Aspirin --

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Daily Aspirin Linked to Vision Loss by Len Saputo, MD

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More bad press for mainstream darling low-dose aspirin

'It's touted as a little daily miracle--the mainstream has long
celebrated aspirin as a magic potion for warding off heart attack and
death in people with cardiovascular disease. Of course, we know better than that. 



For years now, aspirin has been linked to a slew of health problems including fertility problems in the next generation and hearing problems. Then there's the bleeding. Most recently, I told you about more research into the link between aspirin and stomach bleeding.'





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Ibuprofen and aspirin linked to irregular heart rhythm

'The anti-inflammatories, which are widely available in supermarkets and pharmacies, have been previously linked to a higher chance of heart attacks and strokes. 

But a new study has shown for the first time a connection between the drugs and atrial fibrillation, also known as irregular heart rhythm or flutter. 

The condition is more common than heart failure and stroke, and is linked to a higher long-term risk of developing both.' 


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Aspirin: A loaded Gun for Your Heart and Brain

By Dr. William Campbell Douglass

'The drug companies want you to think of aspirin as a magic bullet for your heart. Oh, it's a bullet all right -- and it's definitely aimed at your ticker.

One of the most irritatingly persistent myths in modern medicine is the downright insane notion that daily aspirin can help your heart. So I can't tell you how it lifts my own heart to see this one finally crumbling.

Even the Wall Street Journal is giving aspirin therapy the kiss of death. A recent story with the headline "The Danger of Daily Aspirin" began with this sentence: "If you're taking a daily aspirin for your heart, you may want to reconsider."'


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