Aspirin taking

l have been taking asprin for many years, Now l am over 70 l have read it is better l do not,however my doctor says asprin is still the first thing given, but put me on omeprazole and then on lanzoprazole both of which l had a very bad reaction to(headaches, sickness and diarrhoea). Is it better to take clopidogrel (if l can get it) without lanzoprole ect or to stay on asprin without it. l would be glad of anybodys help. Thankyou

[Sunnie2day]

I'm a 65yo Lady Heartie. I've been on 300mg aspirin every morning since the early 1990s with 'permission' to bump up another 600mg if needed for rheumatoid arthritis pain - rarely needed, my rheumy says I've the mildest case of Rheumatoid Arthritis ever.

In 2019 I was put on a once daily Bisoprolol 1.25mg for angina and too-strong heart beat, they said go on with the aspirin as well.

I am monitored (annual blood gases and ouchie is that a horrid thing to go through, really) and I know the signs of developing problems (good list on the NHS site, I think it's downloadable as well), so they're not too worried.

My medication and history is completely different from yours, of course, but my aspirin use by itself has not caused me any problems in all these years. I don't even 'bruise easily' or bleed heavily with minor cuts and dental work. Everyone is different, the best advice will always come from your medic who knows your specifics.

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[Jack2019]

I chose clopidigrel over aspirin. Aspirin caused me stomach problems and like you the suggested solution was to take a ppi, which I will not do; a ppi is ok short term but not every day for life. They severely impact digestion. I am finding clopidigrel is tolerable for me. The other thing is aspirin is much cheaper so I think that's why it's the go to prescription.

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[PeterpPiper]

If it’s not effecting you it’s fine to stay on aspirin - just ensure you are taking it with food- especially something emulsified like a poached egg etc avoid taking it on empty stomach or with acids like orange etc and your stomach may not even realise it’s there.Good health to you

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[DaveSpice]

Why are you taking aspirin in the first place?

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because l had a heart valve operation in 2004.

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[richard_jw]

Because of stomach problems with aspirin and clopidogrel the cardiologist suggested famotidine instead of a PPI.Seems to be better

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[mumsastudent]

Don't lie down after having it & take it with food - its used as a anti clotting agent - My husband (along with a few other issues but he is healthy - really!) has ITP (low platelets) & cannot take other anticoagulants but aspirin is fine (so far!) he has been taking it for over 8 years -