Among the seemingly innocuous over-the-counter drugs many people reach for—sometimes daily—without thinking about possible adverse side effects, is aspirin.
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is commonly used to alleviate pain and inflammation. Daily low-dose aspirin has been advocated to reduce blood viscosity and prevent heart disease and strokes in high-risk individuals. However, it is frequently misused, with many people taking aspirin when unnecessary.
