Painkiller may weaken Aspirin's heart protection

NCT ID NCT00646906

First seen Feb 15, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study looked at whether taking acetaminophen (like Tylenol) can reduce aspirin's ability to prevent heart attacks. Researchers gave 55 healthy adults and smokers both drugs in different orders to see if timing matters. The goal was to understand if acetaminophen interferes with aspirin's blood-thinning effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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