How do anticoagulants interact with over-the-counter pain medications, and what are the potential risks of combining these treatments?
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How do anticoagulants interact with over-the-counter pain medications, and what are the potential risks of combining these treatments?
Anticoagulants and OTC pain meds like NSAIDs can increase bleeding risks due to their combined effects on blood clotting processes.
Combining anticoagulants with aspirin or other NSAIDs may lead to heightened risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcers.
When anticoagulants are taken with NSAIDs, there’s a significant danger of bleeding, as both drugs independently inhibit clot formation.