Re: Are Buffered And Regular Aspirin Equal In Preventing Blood Clots ?

From: Griffin (nospam_at_here.net)
Date: 07/29/04 

Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 00:22:39 GMT

On 2004-07-28 17:30:12 -0400, "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net> said:

> Any (known) differences between regular Aspirin, and buffered Aspirin
> as regards
> to effectiveness in helping to prevent blood clots ?

No differences. The "buffer" is designed to improve GI tolerability,
but it doesn't reduce the risk of GI complications (e.g., bleeding,
etc.) Depending on your exact situation, most people need no more than
81 mg (a "baby aspirin" - e.g., Ecotrin, St. Joseph's, etc.) of aspirin
daily for cardiovascular risk reduction.