My doctor recently recommended that I take low-dose aspirin to minimize the risk of a heart attack or stroke. I routinely take ibuprofen for arthritis pain. Do I need both, and is it safe to combine the two?
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My doctor recently recommended that I take low-dose aspirin to minimize the risk of a heart attack or stroke. I routinely take ibuprofen for arthritis pain. Do I need both, and is it safe to combine the two?
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2000 Jan.
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