What cold medicine can I take while on blood thinners?

Always check with your doctor, but these medications can be safely used when taking warfarin:
  • Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  • Benylin cough syrup.
  • Chlor-Trimeton.
  • Coricidin HBP.
  • Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
  • Drixoral.
  • Robitussin.
  • Mucinex.
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Can I take Nyquil while on blood thinners?

When you are taking warfarin, always be sure to speak with your doctor before starting or stopping any medications, including the Nyquil™ Cold & Flu drug. You may be required to have more INR checks and to stay especially alert to any signs or symptoms of bleeding, which should always be immediately reported.
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Can you take cough medicine while on blood thinners?

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No interactions were found between Mucus Relief Cough and warfarin.
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Can you take Dayquil while on blood thinners?

Using acetaminophen together with warfarin is generally considered safe. However, the risk for bleeding may increase if higher dosages of acetaminophen (more than 1300 mg/day) are used for more than a few days at a time, especially in individuals who are elderly, consume alcohol regularly, or have poor nutrition.
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Can I take cold medicine while on Eliquis?

Avoid cold or sinus medicine, laxatives, and antacids that contain aspirin or NSAIDs. Apixaban can increase your risk of bleeding. Be careful when performing activities that could cause injury, a cut or bruising.
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Can I take Tylenol cold and flu while taking Eliquis?

No interactions were found between Eliquis and Tylenol.
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Is mucinex OK to take with blood thinners?

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No interactions were found between Eliquis and Mucinex. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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What decongestant can I take with Eliquis?

No interactions were found between dexchlorpheniramine / pseudoephedrine and Eliquis. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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Can you take Sudafed while on blood thinners?

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Sudafed PSE with any other medications, especially: a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven); heart or blood pressure medication, including a diuretic or "water pill"; or. steroid medicine (such as prednisone).
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What kind of cold medicine can I take with heart problems?

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used to relieve the aches and pains associated with colds and the flu. For those with healthy hearts, short-term use of NSAIDs are well tolerated.
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Can you take Tylenol with blood thinners?

If you take blood thinners, such as Coumadin, Plavix, or Eliquis, your doctor may recommend taking Tylenol for pain as opposed to aspirin or ibuprofen. Some people do take both aspirin and another blood thinner, but only under their doctors' recommendations.
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Can you drink coffee while on blood thinners?

It was concluded that caffeine has the capacity to inhibit the metabolism of warfarin and enhance its plasma concentration and hence anticoagulant effects. Thus, patients should be advised to limit the frequent use of caffeine-rich products i.e. tea and coffee during warfarin therapy.
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What cold medicine can I take with Xarelto?

No interactions were found between Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Cold and Xarelto. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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Can you take Benadryl on blood thinners?

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No interactions were found between Benadryl and Coumadin. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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What cold and flu medicine is safe with high blood pressure?

One option would be to choose a cold medication specifically designed for those with high blood pressure. One such medication is Corticidin HBP and does not contain a decongestant. Of course, another option for nasal congestion is to use nasal sprays which do not impact blood pressure.
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What is a natural decongestant?

Peppermint. Peppermint and its main active ingredient, menthol, are natural decongestants and may even thin out the gunk in your chest. You'll find them in many chest rubs and cough drops. You can also drink peppermint tea.
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Can you take mucinex If you are on warfarin?

Using acetaminophen together with warfarin is generally considered safe. However, the risk for bleeding may increase if higher dosages of acetaminophen (more than 1300 mg/day) are used for more than a few days at a time, especially in individuals who are elderly, consume alcohol regularly, or have poor nutrition.
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Do blood thinners weaken your immune system?

A new study indicates that a newly approved blood thinner that blocks a key component of the human blood clotting system may increase the risk and severity of certain viral infections, including flu and myocarditis, a viral infection of the heart and a significant cause of sudden death in children and young adults.
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Can I take Benadryl while on Eliquis?

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No interactions were found between Benadryl and Eliquis.
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Can I take a decongestant with blood thinners?

No interactions were found between Sudafed Cough and warfarin. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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Can I take allergy medicine with blood thinners?

Currently available medication for DVT/PE includes anti-blood-clotting drugs such as heparin and warfarin. Although generally effective, these drugs increase the risk of bleeding. However, new research suggests that common allergy medication could be used in combination with conventional anticoagulants to treat DVT.
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Can you take mucinex sinus Max with blood thinners?

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No interactions were found between Coumadin and Mucinex Sinus-Max Moisture Smart. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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What can you take while taking blood thinners?

Don't take over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or supplements unless you check with your doctor first. Your blood thinner may not work right with them. For example, aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen can make you bleed more. Even common products like Pepto-Bismol can cause bleeding.
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Can I take Mucinex DM with a heart condition?

It is safe to take OTC medicines such as Coricidin HBP, Robitussin DM, Mucinex or others with guaifenesin, saline nasal spray. Antihistamines are OK to take.
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What should I avoid while taking Eliquis?

Some products that may interact with this drug include: mifepristone, other drugs that can cause bleeding/bruising (including antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as warfarin, enoxaparin), certain antidepressants (including SSRIs such as fluoxetine, SNRIs such as desvenlafaxine/venlafaxine).
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