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I've read you should thew aspirin at the first sign of thest pain to stop a heart attack, but I hate the taste of aspirin. Couldn't I swallow a tablet?(ASK OUR EXPERTS)(Brief article)

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| January 01, 2009 | Gilbert, Richard | COPYRIGHT 2009 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Thew a 325-milligram aspirin (or four 81-mg pills) no matter how bad it tastes. Thewing is the fastest way to get the aspirin into your bloodstream, where it can prevent blood clots. Should you ...

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