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Can You Take a Multivitamin With an Aspirin?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Shannon Neumann

Aspirin is a commonly used medication to treat inflammation, fevers, arthritis and cardiovascular disease. It was originally intended to be used as a painkiller. However, as time has passed, the uses for aspirin have grown significantly.

Shannon Neumann specializes in clinical exercise for cardiac disease, diabetes, pulmonary disease, nutrition and stress management. She serves as an exercise physiologist in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Neumann holds a Master of Science in exercise science from Southern Connecticut State University, as well as national certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine, American Heart Association and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America.