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Lori
It seems the question re: Paxlovid and blood thinners is one to be
reviewed and decided by cardiologist and oncologists. In some cases, discontinuing the blood thinner for the use of Paxlovid may be indicated. Like everything else definitive answer. I do feel when the antivirals are being promoted for COVID infection responsible information regarding possible contraindications should be included for its use.
Recommendations should not be made for calling a pharmacy for treatment and having a prescription on hand. That is irresponsible advice

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Hi, I whole heartedly agree with you. Any med we’re prescribed from our physician, I feel it shouldn’t have to be our responsibility to check with the pharmacist to see if it’s safe to take with our other meds. Though as I understand, there are patients who see several doctors and often aren’t aware of what each has prescribed. So that’s where a pharmacist, if using the same pharmacy for prescriptions, can be invaluable in making sure we’re safe.

However I do understand that with some of the drugs, especially the new antivirals for Covid, not all the facts are in yet. Makes this a grey area, I guess. Paxlovid is only on the market with emergency use approval at this time so maybe that gives them leeway. I did go to the Pfizer site and it has a list of meds which could interact but not very helpful.

But I did find an even better, more comprehensive source on the National Institute of Health site which lists which drugs are absolutely not to be used in conjunction with Paxlovid.
https://www.covid19treatmentguidelines.nih.gov/therapies/antiviral-therapy/ritonavir-boosted-nirmatrelvir--paxlovid-/paxlovid-drug-drug-interactions/
If it would be of help to you, take a look at the tables in this site. They’re broken down as to whether they’re safe to use with Paxlovid. Another for Contraindicated, or Can be used with monitoring, etc. Also, each table is then categorized by type of drug, whether it’s for Cardio, Digestion, Neurological, etc..

I take it you called the doctor yesterday and have a prescription in hand…but now it’s up to you to see if it’s ok for your husband to take? I’d be pretty upset too.