Reply #16: All of those early NSAIDs are mild blood thinners

[Warpy]

and all of them knock aspirin, a better blood thinner, off binding sites. So, in patients at risk for bleeding, you have an increased risk. In patients with a cardiac history, you have decreased antiplatelet activity of aspirin prescribed for that reason.

Drugs are targeted poisons. Taking them "just because" is always a bad idea.

I'm not surprised this study was halted. If you're taking the stuff for its antinflammatory properties for arthritis, please continue, it's really good for that. If you're taking it short term for things like sprains and strains, it's really good for those. If you're taking it because great Uncle Henry had Alzheimer's, don't bother. The risk of side effects are greater than your risk of disease.

Do crossword puzzles instead.