Drug Interaction Report

Ask your doctor before using aspirin together with varicella virus vaccine. Using these medications together may be associated with Reye's syndrome. Reye's syndrome is a sudden, sometimes fatal, disease of the brain with degeneration of the liver and occurs in children (most cases 4-12 years of age). If you are receiving varicella virus vaccine and less than 18 years of age you should avoid the use of aspirin for six weeks after immunization with varicella virus vaccine. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Ask your doctor before using aspirin together with ethanol (alcohol). Do not drink alcohol while taking aspirin. Alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding caused by aspirin. Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. This includes black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.