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Would taking aspirin be sensible after AZ vaccine?

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TheJackieWeaver · 07/04/2021 22:59

I know aspirin is sometimes recommended to thin the blood to avoid clots, but I’ve not heard it mentioned in relation to the issues with the AZ vaccine. Has anyone seen any information? Or have the medical knowledge to explain if it might be a good idea or not?

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hashbrownsandwich · 07/04/2021 23:00

You shouldn't be taking anything you wouldn't normally be taking. Your body needs to focus on building antibodies, not balancing something else.

Houseofvelour · 07/04/2021 23:01

I'm not sure if it will actually help, but I've bought some to take for my own peace of mind.
The recommended dose for clot prevention is 75mg per day as far as I'm aware.

hellsbells99 · 07/04/2021 23:02

My DD had her vaccination at the weekend. I posted her some aspirin yesterday and she is going to take them for the next 2 weeks.

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ofwarren · 07/04/2021 23:05

I thought the vaccine was causing clots but with low platelets? If so, taking an aspirin is not a good idea.

Samedaysameshit · 07/04/2021 23:05

I took them for a week in the lead up and a week after. Just the 75mg one a day type.

Pineapple5678 · 07/04/2021 23:05

There was a consultant on the radio today who said the clots experienced due to AZ are not the same that aspirin is used to prevent. He stated yiu should absolutely not take aspirin.

alexdgr8 · 07/04/2021 23:08

i heard a medical/vaccination expert on radio this afternoon say not to do this.
he said it is a different type of clot, quite rare, aspirin will not help, and you should never take any drug without doc's advice.

Losttheequipment · 07/04/2021 23:10

It’s clots with thrombocytopenia, ie low platelets. Aspirin has anti-platelet activity. Not a good idea.

alexdgr8 · 07/04/2021 23:12

a little learning is a dangerous thing;
drink deep or taste not the Pierian spring:

Alexander Pope, An Essay on Criticism, 1709.

PurpleDaisies · 07/04/2021 23:15

@Samedaysameshit

I took them for a week in the lead up and a week after. Just the 75mg one a day type.
Who advised you to do this?
Utini · 07/04/2021 23:17

I don't think aspirin is likely to prevent it as these clots are caused by a different mechanism. It's thought to be an immune response causing the production of antibodies that activate platelets, causing widespread clotting.

This then leads to a low platelet count, also putting you at risk of bleeds, which could be worsened by taking aspirin.

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TheJackieWeaver · 07/04/2021 23:20

@alexdgr8

a little learning is a dangerous thing; drink deep or taste not the Pierian spring:

Alexander Pope, An Essay on Criticism, 1709.

I agree. I was wary about posting this in case anyone saw the title and thought it was sensible, without reading the answers.

Thank you to those who’ve heard it dismissed by doctors though. I appreciate it. I had my first jab eight days ago and am rather more stressed about it than I usually get about such things!

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BadMotherLover · 07/04/2021 23:25

When I got my first AZ vaccination I specifically asked the clinician vaccinating if I could take aspirin afterwards and I was told yes I could. I have no medical training. Maybe ask when you are there? I have only had my 1st vaccination so far.

MrsFin · 07/04/2021 23:26

If you're using a contraceptive pill you're at more risk from clots caused by that than you are from the AZ type clots.

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TheJackieWeaver · 07/04/2021 23:26

I was told to take paracetamol if I got any flu like symptoms, but aspirin (or clots) wasn’t mentioned.

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TheJackieWeaver · 07/04/2021 23:31

Thanks @MrsFin. I knew that though - and it’s one of the reasons I don’t use oral contraceptives.

To be clear, I’ll be getting my second jab. I’m just interested in whether there are other things we can do to reduce our risk of the clots.

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WireFan · 07/04/2021 23:40

I see your thinking here but I think if it was thought to be helpful it would be officially advised.

PurpleDaisies · 08/04/2021 09:01

I’m just interested in whether there are other things we can do to reduce our risk of the clots.

Don’t you think the medical community might be keen to share that information if it existed?

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TheJackieWeaver · 08/04/2021 09:32

Don’t you think the medical community might be keen to share that information if it existed?

Yes. Obviously. Hmm That’s why I posted - to ask if anyone had seen anything about it.

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ofwarren · 08/04/2021 09:52

I really hope lots of people don't start taking aspirin, it could be really dangerous.
I've just searched for the words aspirin and astrazeneka on twitter and there are LOADS of people saying they are going to take it 😳
Aspirin has anti platelet action and the vaccine is causing thrombocytopenia with low platelets.

Hoppythehippo · 08/04/2021 09:57

It’s a 1/250,000 effect. At a population level it might be significant, for an individual it’s an absolutely trivial risk. And aspirin is not without risks and side effects in itself. I’d concentrate on not getting in a traffic accident on your journey to the vaccination centre.

WireFan · 08/04/2021 11:50

OP I think informing yourself of the early signs and symptoms of clots and being vigilant is the best plan.

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