ibuprofen might reduce the benefit of taking low-dose ASA
February 2002
Patients are hearing that ibuprofen might reduce the benefit of taking low-dose ASA.
They're concerned that the Advil, Motrin, etc, they take for pain might interfere with the low-dose ASA they take to prevent heart attack and stroke.
Bayer ads are fanning the flames...encouraging people on low-dose ASA to stick with ASA when they need something for pain.
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