Can I take over-the-counter medications while taking anticoagulants (blood thinners)?
Some over-the-counter medications, such as vitamin K in multivitamins, may change the way your medications work. Aspirin can also thin your blood. Taking two medications (even if one is over-the-counter) that thins your blood may increase your risk for excessive bleeding. Always check with your health care team before taking any other medications while taking anticoagulants. Why do I need to have blood testing? While you are taking anticoagulants, your doctor will need to carefully monitor your clotting ability. Blood tests will measure how quickly your blood clots or if your blood is clotting too slowly. If your lab tests show that your blood is clotting too slowly or too quickly, your medications may be changed or adjusted. [ Top ] Summary Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. Deep vein clots in the thigh are more serious then those that happen in your lower leg. These clots are more likely to travel to the lung. Many conditions may increase your
Some over-the-counter medications, such as vitamin K in multivitamins, may change the way your medications work. Aspirin can also thin your blood. Taking two medications (even if one is over-the-counter) that thins your blood may increase your risk for excessive bleeding. Always check with your health care team before taking any other medications while taking anticoagulants. Why do I need to have blood testing? While you are taking anticoagulants, your doctor will need to carefully monitor your clotting ability. Blood tests will measure how quickly your blood clots or if your blood is clotting too slowly. If your lab tests show that your blood is clotting too slowly or too quickly, your medications may be changed or adjusted.
