High blood pressure is the most noted risk factor for heart disease, and a low dose of daily aspirin has been proved a safe and healthy approach to prevent heart disease.
Aspirin is conditionally reasonable; therefore, correlating aspirin with high blood pressure is risky to prevent heart attacks. However, its ability to thin the blood and make it less sticky can help to reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
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Aspirin and high blood pressure
Overall, the researches to treat high blood pressure with aspirin are limited and controversial. For example, aspirin may affect blood pressure in rare cases.
Here are some points that are known so far:
- Aspirin before bedtime instead of upon awakening may reduce blood pressure in people with mild hypertension.
- For pregnant women at high risk for developing preeclampsia, taking a low dose of aspirin at bedtime reduces blood pressure.
- In people with long-standing hypertension and high blood pressure medications, aspirin does not affect their blood pressure.
- Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug; NSAIDs can raise blood pressure in people with hypertension.
Reasons for taking daily aspirin
All said, there are a few specific situations in which your healthcare provider may suggest a daily low dose of aspirin.
For example:
- If you had a heart attack or stroke in the past.
- If you have stable coronary artery disease or peripheral artery disease.
- If you are pregnant and are at high risk for preeclampsia.
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Apart from this, taking a daily aspirin to lower your blood pressure or for other reasons is not recommended. It will be best if you do not take aspirin without consulting your healthcare providers.
Risks of aspirin
Besides a severe risk of bleeding, which may occur in the stomach, small intestines, or even in the brain, other potential risks of taking aspirin include:
- Gastrointestinal issues, such as heartburn or stomach upset
- Kidney failure
- Liver injury
- Hearing loss, which is usually seen with taking large daily doses of aspirin
In addition, some people may have an allergy or intolerance to aspirin.
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How many pills does it take to overdose on aspirin?
Because aspirin is available easily in the market without a prescription, it’s normal to think it’s safe. But unfortunately, it’s possible to overdose on it.
A person experiences aspirin side effects if they take too much than they require. Accordingly, doctors have divided the toxicity levels of aspirin into mild, medium, and dangerous.
- Mild: less than 300 mg/kg
- Medium: between 300 and 500 mg/kg
- Dangerous: greater than 500 mg/kg
For example, a person’s weight is about 68 kg. If they consume 34,000 mg of aspirin, this would be a life-threatening amount.
Symptoms of taking an aspirin overdose include:
- Burning sensation in the throat
- Reduced urination
- Double vision
- Drowsiness
- Fever
- Hallucinations
- Nervousness
- Restlessness
- Inability to hear
- Seizures (more common in children than adults)
- Stomach pain
- Uncontrollable shaking
- Vomiting
Conclusion
Aspirin is not a primary treatment for high blood pressure, except in some specific cases. This is because aspirin may lead to severe risks. Thus it should only be taken under the care of your healthcare provider.
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