Can Atorvastatin and Aspirin Enteric-coated Tablets be taken long-term?

Whether atorvastatin and enteric-coated aspirin can be taken long-term mainly depends on the patient's specific medical condition and response to the medications.

1. Atorvastatin: Atorvastatin is a statin medication primarily used to lower blood cholesterol levels, especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, known as "bad cholesterol," thereby reducing the risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease. Long-term use of atorvastatin may cause certain adverse effects, such as rhabdomyolysis, myopathy, and abnormal liver enzymes. Before starting this medication, patients should implement standard dietary control for low cholesterol and maintain a healthy diet during treatment.

2. Enteric-coated Aspirin: Enteric-coated aspirin is mainly used as an antiplatelet agent to prevent thrombus formation and has a significant effect in preventing cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction and stroke. At normal doses, enteric-coated aspirin generally does not cause serious adverse effects, but may cause side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding and thrombocytopenia. Patients taking aspirin long-term should be aware of the risk of bleeding and undergo regular blood tests, including complete blood count and coagulation profile.