Do you take aspirin before a long flight (greater than 6 hours)?

This is a survey of people who take long flights regularly. I want to know what percent of people seek to prevent thrombus formation on a long flight by taking an aspirin.

rawsdesk2008-05-18T05:07:26Z

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Its not necessary to take aspirin or any kind of drug, i have been all over the world in a plane...never suffered any illnesses.

Hey remember DONT DO DRUGS! >_<

Techwing2008-05-18T14:28:42Z

DVT is no more likely on an airplane than in any other situation where you are relatively motionless for a long time (such as sitting in front of a computer at home, or even just sleeping). If you are in good health, DVT is not a significant issue. If you are not in good health and predisposed to DVT, you should follow your doctor's instructions, which may or may not include a recommendation for taking aspirin.

iREP BULGARIA2008-05-18T14:54:30Z

nopee nd i take 12 hour flights lol

graeme b2008-05-18T12:23:27Z

Nope, I just get up for a walk and keep my feet moving.

Anonymous2008-05-18T15:07:19Z

I don't, be it short or long-haul flights. I don't take any meds at all.

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