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Is it safe to take aspirin to reduce fever and body aches?

April 26, 2017aches aspirin body fever reduce safe

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Is it safe to take aspirin to reduce fever and body aches?

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DO NOT use aspirin to treat fever. Medical research indicates that use of aspirin to treat viral illnesses may lead to Reye’s Syndrome, a very serious disease. Use other fever-reducing medicines to treat fever and aches, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil). Always consult your doctor if you are unsure what medication is safe to use.