Some stuff asprin does.... inhibits platelet formation irreversably for up to seven days, anti pyretic (helps reduce fevers) and non steroidal anti inflammatory drug (can assist in reduction of inflammation)
Aspirin possible to likely side effects.......
tinnitus, temporary deafness, increased bleeding times, vertigo......
increased reactivity to persons with asthma and aspirin sensitivity
(and all the other stuff you will find on the manufacturers insert)
not recommended to be taken by pregnant persons or children under 12
daily higher doses can lead to gastric ulceration (aspirin is an acid) and lead to gastric haemorrhage. (really nasty)
most folks I know on aspirin daily doses are on 80mg, 100 or 150mg doses, with the required lowering of the clotting time and minimising the side effects. Aspirin also affects the theraputic levels of other drugs in the blood. This can be a deliberate treatment tactic by the Dr or accidental.
In most cases we administer the drug for angina and suspected AMI (accute myocardial infarction - heart attack) in conjuction with other drugs as required by the patient, if not contra-indicated. (may cause further harm to patient if they are given the drug...)
Most of the conditions in the above post are preventable to a certain extent by reducing risk factors such as smoking, increasing fitness, reducing diabetes risk and so on.
Why treat damage or risk damage with drug therapy if it can be avoided.......