Common painkiller may weaken Aspirin's power to prevent heart attacks

NCT ID NCT00646906

Summary

This study investigated whether taking acetaminophen (like Tylenol) interferes with aspirin's ability to prevent blood clots that cause heart attacks. Researchers tested 55 healthy adults and smokers, giving them the drugs in different orders to see if timing matters. The goal was to understand this potential drug interaction to better guide patients who take both medications.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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