Prescription aspirin, like paracetamol or ibuprofen, is one of the drugs recommended by the CDC to alleviate the side effects of vaccines against Covid-19. In addition, there are scientific studies that indicate that the medicine based on acetylsalicylic acid prevents thrombosis or heart attack. However, Fernando Simón, director of the CCAES, explained at a press conference that he does not believe it is necessary.
Fernando Simón on aspirin and AstraZeneca: “It will not substantially change any risk”
“I think that taking aspirin is not going to substantially change any risk to anyone, if someone wants to take an aspirin, well, they can take it.” That was one of Fernando Simón’s responses at Monday’s press conference to a question about the supposed benefits of taking an aspirin, with platelet antiaggregant effects, to prevent a possible thromboembolic event after the administration of AstraZeneca.
The director of the CCAES, in addition, wanted to remember that aspirin, like any other medicine, has side effects and that self-medication is never a good option: “Aspirin can have the same thing as the vaccine. Self-medication when it is not necessary is not a good practice”, sentenced the press conference.
In the same sense, the CDC explains through its website that you should consult your doctor about whether it is convenient to take any medication for the pain or discomfort you may feel after being vaccinated. However, in Spain it does recommend that Paracetamol can be taken after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine.
What side effects does aspirin have?
Like all medicines, aspirin 500 mg tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. collect the following
1. Common side effects (seen between 1 and 10 in 100 people):
Gastrointestinal disorders, such as stomach ulcer, intestinal ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, abdominal pain, heavy digestion, heartburn, acidity, gastric discomfort, nausea and vomiting.
Respiratory disorders, such as shortness of breath (asthma, bronchial spasm), nasal congestion and rhinitis.
Hives, skin rashes, angioedema (inflammation and swelling involving the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat, which may cause difficulty swallowing or breathing) and itching.
Hypoprothrombinemia (coagulation disorder) when given in high doses.
2. Uncommon side effects (seen between 1 and 100 in 1,000 people):
Reye’s syndrome in children under 16 years of age with febrile processes, flu or chickenpox (see section “Before taking ASPIRIN 500 mg tablets”).
Liver disorders, especially in patients with juvenile arthritis.
Anemia
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