Aspirin and melatonin

[Barbteeth]

Hi ladies

I’ve forgotten who posted about taking these drugs..from Jane Mclellands book...but I was just googling stuff and both of these have an anticoagulant effect and aspirin was listed as a drug interaction with melatonin

I don’t take melatonin but thought it worth mentioning as the combo could cause bruising

Barb xx

[Maludagui]

hi 🌺 You say is not to use the combination of aspirin plus melatonin My oncologist recommended using melatonin to sleep better and it is natural. I do not use aspirin

[Barbteeth in reply to Maludagui]

I think it means combining the two can cause bruising

If you think about it many of the NSAIDS for pain e.g ibuprofen and naproxen cause blood thinning..so does red wine!

I guess just be aware that’s all..if you notice bruising on your body then seek advice

Barb xx

[Hidden in reply to Barbteeth]

Morning Barb,

On the question of bruising, I have noticed that I bruise more easily now than I used to and I am not taking aspirin, melatonin, warfarin or any other anti-coagulants. I've had the MMR vaccine, Zoladex injection, and a second vitamin B12 injection, along with fasting lipids to check my cholesterol, all since the 12th and I have come up in bruises. When I mentioned it to the phlebotomist yesterday she said it happens as you get older. I didn't know what to say because I'm only 40! Is that now considered "older"?

Sophie ❤

[Barbteeth in reply to Hidden]

Lol..they say anything to you just to look like they’re knowledgable!!!

40 for gods sakes...it could be anything..ask your oncologist next time

Barb xx

[Hidden in reply to Barbteeth]

I'll have to do that! Thanks, Barb! Hopefully I will age well like my parents. My mum was still looking really young and youthful in her 50s and my dad still had jet black hair in his 60s. He's in his 70s now, but still looks good for his age.

Sophie ❤

[Barbteeth in reply to Hidden]

You’ll be fabulous darling

Barb XX

You can tell I’m an Ab Fan fan!

[Hidden in reply to Barbteeth]

Thanks, Barb! Yes, I can tell you're a fan!

Sophie ❤

P.S. I don't know why I'm up so early on a Saturday. I had planned to have a lie today! Ugh!!

[Barbteeth in reply to Hidden]

Have a snooze later

Barb xx

[Hidden in reply to Barbteeth]

I might still do that! I went out for lunch with my husband, stopped by my friend's shop to say hello and am now home for the rest of the day. x

[Barbteeth in reply to Hidden]

Meant Ab Fab

[mariootsi in reply to Hidden]

Lol! 40 old! I must be ancient!

[Hidden in reply to mariootsi]

Hi Marianne,

I used to complain about having "junior moments" but according to my husband I am "over the hill" now. Charming!

Sophie x

[blms in reply to Hidden]

Well you are not 10 but PLEASE spare me. You are young!

[Hidden in reply to blms]

I know! I don't feel old, but I want to live to a ripe old age. My husband likes to rib me. He is 13 years older, but he still teases me about my age!

Sophie x

[Aspirinstuff in reply to Hidden]

Do you have a vegan diet? That can be the determining factor in bruising very often .

[lynzer in reply to Barbteeth]

That’s good! I take melatonin every night....

[mariootsi]

Barb,

Thank you for the info.

[Barbteeth]

Hi Sandra

Forgive my ignorance..what’s a PPI?

Barb xx

[blms]

Lets face it aspirin and all NSAIDS and Tyenol are not good for your gut or your liver. I know there are times we just have to take something. I don't think that occassional time will make a lot of difference. Melatonin has more benefit than sleeping. I suggest you go on slone kettering site and look it up and read all the research. I have found CBD, strong and clean quality to be a huge help for pain. But, my pain is not as bad as some of yours. I did start taking the 81 mg. daily--not even sure why!

[Nananewf54 in reply to blms]

It good to tske 81 mg baby blue aspirin dsily as the Ibrannce and leterizole med for MBC can cause blood clots ..be carefull if u get any other unusaul pains .etc..chest ..legs ..arms .. Go directly to your closest Emerg. I did and kerp mefor 5 days to run tests and treat me for tests and pain. ..

[Godbeforme]

thank you, I am a huge aspirin fan, and occasionally have tried melatonin to help me sleep, good to know! I know aspirin taken before bedtime lowers blood pressure and it has been proven to cut heart attack and stroke risks by 50%, 81 mg low dose that is. I am sure you know this, but some may not, and I feel especially thankful for my aspirin while taking letrozole! have a blessed day! xo

[Hidden]

Hi Sandra,

Thanks for sharing your advice. It is so handy to have medical professionals on this site whose advice we can trust. I have seen the standard 81mg dosage of aspirin in American shops. We have 75mg dosages in the UK though, so I am guessing they are pretty much the same. As well as the standard protection against heart attacks, would you say that lose dose aspirin is safe to take on a daily basis for its anti-cancer properties too? Or would you recommend only taking it for a limited period of time? My husband's GP prescribed low dose aspirin, as his father died after a heart attack when my husband was a child, and he is probably considered at higher risk of the same thing happening to him.

Sophie x

[Barbteeth]

Hi

I was recommended to take a mini aspirin about 20 years ago...as a migraine prophylactic..I used to occasionally get the hemiplegic ones which were hideous..the aspirin sorted that out..amazing drug but as you say it can cause bleeding..I always take the enteric coated ones though

Barb xx

[Hidden]

Hi Barb,

After speaking to a local pharmacist today, I found out that aspirin and curcumin taken together can cause bleeding as they both work as anti-coagulants, the same as prescribed blood thinners like warfarin. She did not say that melatonin and aspirin taken together can cause bleeding though. It might be worth talking to your GP or pharmacist about that.

Sophie x

[Barbteeth in reply to Hidden]

Hi Sophie

I don’t take melatonin but was just reading stuff and it came up

I obviously take curcumin as you know..sometimes aspirin..no wonder I bruise easily!!

Barb xx

[Hidden in reply to Barbteeth]

Hi Barb,

Ah, OK! The pharmacist said it's not a good idea to mix curcumin with aspirin, as they do the same job.

Sophie x

[blms]

I did not realize that letrozole could promote blood clots. I do have a normal 90/60 BP so I don't want it any lower. I have begun taking the 81mg aspirin in am with other vitamins after green drink, etc.