Do you carry aspirin in your purse?

@snowy22315 (186342)
United States
January 9, 2024 10:10am CST
I just found a little tin that had almonds in it, but it is really pretty and small. I have long been thinking I should carry aspirin in my purse. It is perfect for that. I don't get headaches, but they may be good to have in case of emergency. I could even give them to someone else if needed. I have heard it said that if aspirin was being discovered today it would be lauded as a miracle drug. So, not a bad idea to carry some with you.
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• United States
9 Jan 24
I have a couple of tins that I carry with me with medications in them. I have a slip of paper with what they are in the top of the tin so if something happens to me the medical team knows what they are. I also carry a list of the medications I am currently taking too, although with the computer system we have locally it's all on the system. My pain medication is in the Altoids tin that my Bill carried with him. It's very precious to me and I would hate to lose it, so it is in the secure part of my purse with the tin with the aspirin and allergy medications. Make sure that if you carry the aspirin with you that you somehow mark the tin so that if you're rendered unconscious the paramedics will know what is in the tin at a quick glance.
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@snowy22315 (186342)
• United States
9 Jan 24
I am pretty sure paramedics would be able to identify aspirin, since most are marked, but good idea
@GardenGerty (162464)
• United States
10 Jan 24
Always have your meds identified. It saves time.
• United States
10 Jan 24
@snowy22315 The thing about paramedics is that they usually are going through things in a hurry, so they really aren't taking the time to read a little tablet when the lid has the medication ID in it. I usually wear a medic alert bracelet, but haven't replaced the one I lost in the fire. I will have to remember to do it either this month or next. Thank you for reminding me!
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@Juliaacv (52555)
• Canada
9 Jan 24
I don't carry it in my purse, but we have a small container of them in each vehicle in the console. I have my own medication that I carry in my purse as I need to take the pills at my supper time.
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@snowy22315 (186342)
• United States
9 Jan 24
I only have medication with me if I am on an overnight trip.
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@AmbiePam (96427)
• United States
9 Jan 24
I carry a migraine pill with me always, but my stepmom carries an aspirin and Benadryl with her at all times (Benadryl in case my dad has an allergic reaction). I have a little round case I carry the migraine pill in.
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@AmbiePam (96427)
• United States
10 Jan 24
@snowy22315 In his forties, out of the blue, he developed an allergy to shrimp. If he even sits a couple seats away from someone eating shrimp his throat starts to cut off. The big lug should carry around an epipen.
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@snowy22315 (186342)
• United States
10 Jan 24
Ohh, what is your dad allergic to?
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@AmbiePam (96427)
• United States
10 Jan 24
@snowy22315 That’s frightening.
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@LadyDuck (472507)
• Switzerland
9 Jan 24
I am allergic to aspirin, I keep a small pill box with Ibuprofen in my purse.
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@snowy22315 (186342)
• United States
9 Jan 24
I am not allergic to any medicine that I am aware of.
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@snowy22315 (186342)
• United States
10 Jan 24
@LadyDuck Never heard of Dicofenac.
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@LadyDuck (472507)
• Switzerland
10 Jan 24
@snowy22315 I am allergic to aspirin and to Diclofenac. It is written on my Healthcare Card's chip. All doctors check it if you have an emergency.
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@NJChicaa (121834)
• United States
9 Jan 24
I have ibuprofen in my purse
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@snowy22315 (186342)
• United States
9 Jan 24
Might be helpful if caught in traffic or something
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@LindaOHio (184128)
• United States
10 Jan 24
We have aspirin at both ends of the house; but it's a good idea to carry some in your purse. Have a good day.
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@snowy22315 (186342)
• United States
10 Jan 24
Thanks, you as well.
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@LindaOHio (184128)
• United States
10 Jan 24
@snowy22315 Thank you very much.
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@popciclecold (39919)
• United States
9 Jan 24
Exactly. I'm easy to get a headache, so I always carry some with me. Or like you say someone else might need them.
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@snowy22315 (186342)
• United States
9 Jan 24
It's a good idea.
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• United States
9 Jan 24
@snowy22315 zI think so. Wouldn't want to be without them.
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@just4him (318846)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Jan 24
I know people who carry it. I never have carried painkillers in my purse. Maybe I should.
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@snowy22315 (186342)
• United States
10 Jan 24
It probably would be a good idea...if you don't use them for yourself, others might benefit.
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@just4him (318846)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Jan 24
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10 Jan 24
I dont carry any medicine in my bag. If I get sick I get back from work and buy the medicine
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@snowy22315 (186342)
• United States
10 Jan 24
OK, sounds reasonable
@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
10 Jan 24
@snowy22315 I used to carry it with me and stopped quite some time ago. I did help people out when I gave them one. I usually if find what I have take it at home and then that is it for the day. That is a good idea to carry it because you never know when you or someone else will need one.
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@snowy22315 (186342)
• United States
10 Jan 24
That is what I was thinking..who knows, you could get unexpectedly stranded somewhere too, and it is better than nothing to have, or to give to someone.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
11 Jan 24
@snowy22315 I agree with you.
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@nela13 (58817)
• Portugal
9 Jan 24
I usually have paracetamol with me but aspirin is good too.
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@snowy22315 (186342)
• United States
10 Jan 24
I think aspirin has more potentially life saving measures.
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@nela13 (58817)
• Portugal
11 Jan 24
@snowy22315 yes, it has, it is better than paracetamol.
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@MarieCoyle (41631)
10 Jan 24
I carry a little zipper thing that works well to put some over the counter meds in and such. It's just in there for when it's needed, and sometimes, it is. Like you said, it's not a bad idea at all.
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@snowy22315 (186342)
• United States
10 Jan 24
It is good to be prepared.
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@Beestring (14996)
• Hong Kong
10 Jan 24
My stomach cannot stand aspirin. I have Panadol in my purse.
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@snowy22315 (186342)
• United States
10 Jan 24
It is hard on your stomach, particularily if you take it with no food in there, and don't drink enough water with it.
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@Karusa (703)
• Italy
10 Jan 24
That's such a good idea. I don't often have headaches either. But should do the same
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@snowy22315 (186342)
• United States
10 Jan 24
Comes in handy for more than headaches.
@dodo19 (47363)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
9 Jan 24
I will sometimes carry some. Not always but there are times when I'll have advil with me when I go to work for instance
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@snowy22315 (186342)
• United States
9 Jan 24
Good to have I think.
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@FourWalls (72155)
• United States
9 Jan 24
Yes, I have Tylenol (can’t take anything above a couple of baby aspirin because of my asthma) with me always. You never know when old age will hit a knee or a hand, so it’s always nearby.
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@snowy22315 (186342)
• United States
9 Jan 24
Yes, it can be.
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@LeaPea2417 (37600)
• Toccoa, Georgia
9 Jan 24
No, but I should.
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@snowy22315 (186342)
• United States
9 Jan 24
It wouldn't hurt a bit.
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@Tampa_girl7 (52055)
• United States
9 Jan 24
I don’t use aspirin much.
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@snowy22315 (186342)
• United States
9 Jan 24
I usually only take it at night to help with sleep and help prevent heart attack and stroke..not that I think that I will have them, it is just a precaution.
@Dena91 (16859)
• United States
9 Jan 24
I do have a small coin purse that I keep aspirin in, in my pocketbook.
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@snowy22315 (186342)
• United States
9 Jan 24
I am going to put some in this tin while I am thinking about it, so it doesn't fall by the wayside.
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@dya80dya (36950)
10 Jan 24
No, but I have others in my purse. I have pain medication, calcium, medication for anxiety.
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