ASS 500 - how long can you take it?

You shouldn't just take ASS 500 for extended periods without asking a doctor first. The standard recommendation is that you take aspirin at this dosage for a maximum of a few days in a row - for headaches or fever usually 3 to 5 days, and then it should be gone or you need medical help. If you have to take it for longer, it can damage your stomach and digestion over time, so it's really better to clarify with a doctor or pharmacist first whether that's okay for you. 💊

Here's the thing: how long you can take ASS 500 really depends on why you're taking it. For acute pain or fever, a few days is totally fine - I agree with the others on that. But if you're taking it regularly over weeks or months, it gets risky, because aspirin can irritate your stomach and the bleeding risk goes up. That's something people often underestimate.

If you have to take it long-term (because your doctor prescribed it for you for thrombosis prophylaxis), that's a completely different situation - then it's specially dosed and monitored. In that case you can take it. The thing a lot of people miss: even if you're only taking it every couple of days, stuff can build up in your stomach over months. So if you notice you're getting regular headaches and keep reaching for ASS 500, that's a signal to go see a doctor instead of just continuing with it.

Bottom line - a few days as needed, no problem. Anything beyond that you should discuss with someone who knows you and your medical history.