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'''Aspirin''' originated as a [[herbal]] remedy, a bitter powder now called [[salicin]] which was extracted from the bark of the [[willow]] tree in ancient Greek times (however this raw form often induced extreme stomach pains as a side effect). [http://www.howstuffworks.com/aspirin.htm] First synthesized as acetylsalicylic acid {{years ago|1899}} years ago this drug is widely used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation.
'''Aspirin''' originated as a [[herbal]] remedy, a bitter powder now called [[salicin]] which was extracted from the bark of the [[willow]] tree in ancient Greek times. This raw form often induced extreme stomach pains as a side effect. <ref>[http://www.howstuffworks.com/aspirin.htm ''HowStuffWorks.com'']</ref> First synthesized as acetylsalicylic acid in 1899, this drug is widely used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation.
Aspirin is also used for its anti-platelet effects. Because of this effect, aspirin is prescribed in low doses—typically 81 mg daily—to help prevent [[heart attack]]s, strokes, and blood clot formation in people at high risk for developing blood clots. Research has also shown that aspirin given immediately after a [[heart attack]] can significantly increase one's chance of survival.<ref>[http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4456 American Heart Association]</ref>
Aspirin has a number of potential side effects, including ulceration of the stomach lining, easy bruising and bleeding, nausea, and allergic reaction. Overdose of aspirin can result in death. Aspirin use in children with some viral illnesses is linked to the development of [[Reye's syndrome]].
Aspirin has a number of potential side effects: ulceration of the stomach lining, easy bruising and bleeding, nausea, and allergic reaction. Overdose of aspirin can result in death. Aspirin use in children with some viral illnesses is linked to the development of [[Reye's syndrome]].
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