Tylenol has no anti-platelet action. It is meant for pain, as is aspirin, but aspirin also has an anti-platelet capacity, and that is why it, and not Tylenol, are recommended as a fail-safe mechanism for those whose risk of stroke is moderate or lower.
I had a cardiac stent and am required to take a daily low dose aspirin - they told me chewable.
Chewable is absorbed more quickly than coated, so if one is having a problem one wants it absorbed quickly,
And I therefore cannot take ibuprofen.
Quote: If you have a reason to use low-dose aspirin — such as a history of a heart attack or bypass surgery — NSAIDs cannot be used instead of aspirin to prevent heart attacks.
If you need to take ibuprofen or similar medicines, talk to your health care provider about alternatives that won't interfere with daily aspirin therapy. For example, acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) may be an option. END QUOTE
Careful when you have surgery. They sometimes miss that you are taking aspirin for heart stent and say take Tylenol or Ibuprofen
I never heared about Tylenolproducing same effects as aspirin
People with problems with aspirin normally migrates to anticoagulants like clopidogrel or others
If it caused cancer at near the rate that Vioxx caused heart problems, it would have been banned by the FDA decades ago. Enteric coatings are safe.................period.
My cardiologist and PCP has me taking a prescription 81 mg. coated aspirin once a day. I was taking regular OTC aspirin. I think this changed (can't remember) when I had a scope done on my stomach and showed some issues associated with those who take aspirin long term (for some not all). I think that is when I was put on the prescription 81 mg coated aspirin.
I asked the pharmacist at CVS about is the prescription for aspirin better than OTC aspirin. I was told yes it has a better coating on it to reduce stomach upset and issues with aspirin and stomach issues taking aspirin. Fine with me the prescription cost at CVS for it is free, no co-pay, where I pay for OTC aspirin.
I do notice that I bleed a lot easier when I started taking aspirin. But I was also told that fish oil can cause that also. I am given instructions on taking all medications and supplement prior to my surgery procedures. Sometimes they decide to stop the aspirin prior to procedure or keep taking it. I lleave it up to my medical specialist to decide. I do know they want you (when they do say stop) up to 2 weeks prior to some surgery procedures I have had.
I am wondering if Pycnogenol (supplement) will work as well or better than low dose baby aspirin? I have been taking Omeprazole for many years for reflux. After having a Toupet Fundoplication 3 years ago I no longer have reflux and would like to stop taking Omeprazole but my doctor wants me to continue as long as I am taking 81 mg baby aspirin. Frankly I don't want the risks of long term use of Omeprazole and baby aspirin. The baby aspirin was a preventive for heart and stroke but it seems less important in current studies. My cholesterol levels are very good. I exercise regularly and am age 77.
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Tylenol has no anti-platelet action. It is meant for pain, as is aspirin, but aspirin also has an anti-platelet capacity, and that is why it, and not Tylenol, are recommended as a fail-safe mechanism for those whose risk of stroke is moderate or lower.
Tylenol/acetaminophen does not appear on the lists for stroke prevention, clot busting, or other mitigations vis-a-vis stroke and risk of stroke:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-is-the-best-medication-for-stroke#overview-table
I had a cardiac stent and am required to take a daily low dose aspirin - they told me chewable.
Chewable is absorbed more quickly than coated, so if one is having a problem one wants it absorbed quickly,
And I therefore cannot take ibuprofen.
Quote: If you have a reason to use low-dose aspirin — such as a history of a heart attack or bypass surgery — NSAIDs cannot be used instead of aspirin to prevent heart attacks.
If you need to take ibuprofen or similar medicines, talk to your health care provider about alternatives that won't interfere with daily aspirin therapy. For example, acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) may be an option. END QUOTE
Careful when you have surgery. They sometimes miss that you are taking aspirin for heart stent and say take Tylenol or Ibuprofen
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People with problems with aspirin normally migrates to anticoagulants like clopidogrel or others
Usually for preveting clots..Especially my family history.
I've heard the aspirin coating can cause cancer. Anyone hear of this? What next?
Awe, BS. Thats silly.
If it caused cancer at near the rate that Vioxx caused heart problems, it would have been banned by the FDA decades ago. Enteric coatings are safe.................period.
I found these bits, but seems more aspirin than coating related:
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2021/0900/od4.html
https://www.jwatch.org/na56862/2023/12/12/uncoated-vs-enteric-coated-aspirin-secondary
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8279749/#:~:text=Subgroup%20analysis%20showed%20that%20high,may%20increase%20prostate%20cancer%20risk.
My cardiologist and PCP has me taking a prescription 81 mg. coated aspirin once a day. I was taking regular OTC aspirin. I think this changed (can't remember) when I had a scope done on my stomach and showed some issues associated with those who take aspirin long term (for some not all). I think that is when I was put on the prescription 81 mg coated aspirin.
I asked the pharmacist at CVS about is the prescription for aspirin better than OTC aspirin. I was told yes it has a better coating on it to reduce stomach upset and issues with aspirin and stomach issues taking aspirin. Fine with me the prescription cost at CVS for it is free, no co-pay, where I pay for OTC aspirin.
I do notice that I bleed a lot easier when I started taking aspirin. But I was also told that fish oil can cause that also. I am given instructions on taking all medications and supplement prior to my surgery procedures. Sometimes they decide to stop the aspirin prior to procedure or keep taking it. I lleave it up to my medical specialist to decide. I do know they want you (when they do say stop) up to 2 weeks prior to some surgery procedures I have had.
I am wondering if Pycnogenol (supplement) will work as well or better than low dose baby aspirin? I have been taking Omeprazole for many years for reflux. After having a Toupet Fundoplication 3 years ago I no longer have reflux and would like to stop taking Omeprazole but my doctor wants me to continue as long as I am taking 81 mg baby aspirin. Frankly I don't want the risks of long term use of Omeprazole and baby aspirin. The baby aspirin was a preventive for heart and stroke but it seems less important in current studies. My cholesterol levels are very good. I exercise regularly and am age 77.