There are 249 drugs known to interact with Plavix (clopidogrel), along with 3 disease interactions
Clopidogrel is used alone or together with aspirin to lessen the chance of a heart attack or stroke
Platelet activation and coagulation are stimulated by the interaction of flowing blood with injured vessel wall
Although clinical trials suggest that Celebrex does not interfere with the anticoagulant effect of warfarin, there are reported cases of serious bleeding events in
Plavix is a type of medication known as a pro-drug
Use of blood thinners requires caution with other drugs, especially painkillers called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
A new sub-study of the decade-long, PRECISION noninferiority trial has revealed that while taking celecoxib (Celebrex, Pfizer) in combination with aspirin can lessen the cardiovascular safety profile of the therapy, there is still a lower risk for gastrointestinal issues compared with naproxen (Naprosyn, Atnahs) and ibuprofen
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High levels of potassium can cause weakness, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the extremities, or feelings of heaviness in the legs
Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication
Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication
See details: Celebrex (celecoxib) has a much lower risk for GI irritation than aleve
You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications
Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit
It’s best to avoid taking melatonin with alcohol, cannabis, and other medications that cause drowsiness
It can also cause liver damage, mouth swelling, and even mouth sores
This is followed by a second dose of 200 mg after 8 to 12 hours, if needed
renal/liver disease