Truth and Myths about Aspirin
History of medicines is closely connected to the history of civilization and is equally exciting with its ups and downs, wars and feats, discoveries and adventures. Although there is no nameless pill, vaccine or medicine, the names of their inventors are usually kept in the background. Aspirin seems to treat everything - from cold to stroke. The history of this unique medicine resembles crime fiction. Aspirin was invented by a jew, produced by Nazis, Americans were after its formula. At first, doctors prescribed aspirin for all kinds of illnesses - they were amazed to have such effective and simple drug. Later they discovered that overdosage of this medicine may result in ulcer and have toxic effect on kidneys. Time went by and aspirin proved to have more advantages than disadvantages. And nowadays, combined with other substances that eliminate its side effects, aspirin is used by doctors.