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How do you decide when it's safe to stop taking Eliquis
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@kudzu I found this regarding Eliquis and curcumin: “ 1
Are there supplements I should avoid when taking I apixaban ...
Combining curcumin (the active component of turmeric) with Eliquis (apixaban) is generally not recommended due to a significantly increased risk of bleeding. Both substances have blood-thinning properties, and combining them can enhance this effect, leading to potential safety issues. Consult a healthcare provider before using them together.
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Key Considerations for Curcumin and Eliquis:
Bleeding Risk: As a blood thinner, Eliquis prevents clotting. Turmeric/curcumin also possesses anticoagulant properties, which may lead to excessive bleeding, unusual bruising, or other complications when used together.
Supplement Caution: While moderate culinary amounts of turmeric are likely fine, high-dose turmeric or curcumin supplements are high-risk.
Medical Advice: It is crucial to inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or planning to take any supplements, especially turmeric, while on Eliquis.
Signs of Interaction: Be alert for signs of bleeding, such as frequent bruising, nosebleeds, blood in stool/urine, or dizziness.
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@domiha
Good information. I recently had an appointment with pharmacist to go over all my prescriptions and supplements. She took me off the Turmeric and cumonoids.
I take Eliquis and probably 14 other medications so had a lot of supplements contradictions. I came off about 4 of my supplements based on contradictions' with my prescriptions.,
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@domiha
Well, if that’s what you read I can understand your concern. In that case, it’s best to ask your dr.
I just wanted to say that if you are already taking turmeric for arthritis/joint pain, there is a more effective way to get the active ingredient.
I don’t take blood thinners, so I can’t really speak to that. I will say there are natural blood thinners/anticoagulants if you’re interested in looking into it or your dr is receptive.
Hopefully, you can cut down or stop the eliquis so that supplements would be safe.
Best of luck and also, a second opinion wouldn’t hurt.