best soluable aspirin

[megnben]

Have sore tummy taking any meds but consultant wants me to retry aspirin so bought some soluable ones but they dont really disolve much so anyone know of a good one ,enteric coated just dont work for me

[Alison_L]

Like several others on here, I swallow my dispersible aspirin whole. It disolves quickly enough on its way to your stomach.

[Hidden]

There is no 'best' when you take any generic drug like aspirin, because it's all the same, only the price and packet are different. So buy the cheapest you can find. However if you have a sensitive digestive system but need to take 75mg aspirin, buy enteric coated (gastro resistant) which costs a bit more but is more friendly to your tum. That's what I take.

[humph3 in reply to Hidden]

I also take enteric coated aspirin but have recently found out that soluble is better for heart problems

[Hidden in reply to humph3]

Perhaps soluble is better for 'heart problems', I'm not disputing that, although my guess is if it is better it's only marginal. But as far as I'm concerned, on balance, its better for me to take gastro resistant aspirin with the possibility of a slightly reduced efficacy compared to soluble, rather than suffer the gastro problems it could induce in me given my history with NSAIDs.

[humph3 in reply to Hidden]

I am in the same situation- I have not yet decided to switch. I have a history of gut problems

[bridgeit]

In my experience (not having medical training) aspirin is aspirin is aspirin. It doesn't matter what type it is, if a stomach/GI tract reacts badly to aspirin, I think taking it is likely to make that person feel uncomfortable whatever its solubility or coating.To mitigate the stomach-acid-inducing effects of aspirin, I think the usual approach is to prescribe a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) such as omeprazole or lansoprazole. Another approach is to offer an alternative to aspirin such as clopidogrel, apixaban or similar to see if the GI system can better tolerate a different chemical formula that works effectively enough as an anti-clotting agent.

I found out that taking L-Glutamine powder first thing in the morning, 5g (heaped teaspoon) dissolved in cold water, helps re-line the GI tract with mucus and protect it from damage through over-production of acid. L-Glutamine solution has a good reputation for fixing a 'leaky' gut and is an entirely natural substance. An example product can be found at: naturesbest.co.uk/your-goal...

Ignore the blurb about L-Glutamine for 'high intensity training/workout', which is an alternative use for it.

There is another possibility that, according to my reading, is often overlooked. If you have regular problems with an upset/bloated stomach it might be worth having a chat with your GP about the possibility of the presence of a bacterium called H. Pylori and seek the reassurance of having it either ruled out or confirmed and treated.

I hope you find a combination/solution that is comfortable for you!

[deniseinmilden in reply to bridgeit]

Great reply, thank you!

[wischo]

I buy the ones in Boots.

[seniorita]

I was going to post about PPIs, but see that bridgeit already has. If you can't tolerate those, like me, you could try an H2 antagonist like Famotidine via your doctor.Good luck, I tried aspirin after 50 years of being told to avoid it, but it made my stomach sore. After many months of stopping it I have improved, but still a way to go.

[HM24]

I stopped taking PPi's and switched to gaviscon advanced (a bit pricey) but after one box of regularly taking I have no problems. May need to take 1 to 2 bi-monthly as a precaution if we eat large meal late. This was recommended by my ENT surgeon.

[Toasty-McToast-Face in reply to HM24]

Just a thought but if you are paying for Perscriptions by subscription perhaps the gp could add gaviscon to your repeat prescriptions and save you extra expense?

[HM24 in reply to Toasty-McToast-Face]

Thank you for your suggestion, unfortunately I have to pay and it's just a bit cheaper to buy OTC

[Engineer46]

Try Waitrose own brand Dispersible Aspirin, they break down quite quickly in a glass of water.

[marigoldb]

I have mine on prescription, also Omeprozole 20 mgs which I take am, also Apixaban 2.5 mg am and pm. Take the aspirin last of all and have a rich tea biscuit then with my early morning cuppa.My cardiologist says I need the Asprin because of my stent from 2013. Had open heart surgery in 2019.

[Beta70]

I buy the dispersible aspirin from Tesco and find they dissolve well in a glass of water.

[HM24]

Thanks, I have, but currently I only have one regular script so still cost effective to just pay.

[AndrewT]

Dear megnben,

Are you 'on' Omeprazole? This tends to Stop, or very much reduce, Drug Interations in your Stomach. I have been 'on' this for almost 25 years and have had 'very few' Problems, considering the Cocktail of Drugs I Take.

As regards you original enquiry there Are 'Fully Soluble', and also, 'Dispersable' Asprin. According to the 'Literature' it shouldn't, actually Matter which you take..... which is Why I suggested the Omeprazole. Maybe worth a 'word' with you Doctor(s)/ Consultant(s)?

AndrewT