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Is Aleve Advisable While On Eliquis?

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Posted on Fri, 28 Apr 2017
Question: I take 2 eliquis per day and 1 multaq per day. Is this safe?
Can I take aleve or motrin foe once in a while moderate arthritis pain?
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
the multaq can decrease the breakdown of the eliquis

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

There is an interaction between the eliquis and multaq that can be monitored by you and your doctor.

Multaq affects the breakdown of eliquis. It decreases its breakdown and this can result in increased doses of eliquis which may or may not have an effect.
Increased doses of eliquis increases the risk of bleeding

Because of this increased risk of bleeding, you would have to be very very careful with the aleve/motrin and all other members of the NSAIDs family eg , voltaren, cataflam etc.

At any signs/symptoms of bleeding- blood in the stool, blood in vomit, cough with blood, nasal bleeding, weakness and dizziness, abnormal bruises on the skin

Your doctor should be aware of their use. An alternative may be suggested such as codeine or paracetamol or tramadol.
Physiotherapy to strengthen the muscles in the knee may also be helpful

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Is Aleve Advisable While On Eliquis?

Brief Answer: the multaq can decrease the breakdown of the eliquis Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic There is an interaction between the eliquis and multaq that can be monitored by you and your doctor. Multaq affects the breakdown of eliquis. It decreases its breakdown and this can result in increased doses of eliquis which may or may not have an effect. Increased doses of eliquis increases the risk of bleeding Because of this increased risk of bleeding, you would have to be very very careful with the aleve/motrin and all other members of the NSAIDs family eg , voltaren, cataflam etc. At any signs/symptoms of bleeding- blood in the stool, blood in vomit, cough with blood, nasal bleeding, weakness and dizziness, abnormal bruises on the skin Your doctor should be aware of their use. An alternative may be suggested such as codeine or paracetamol or tramadol. Physiotherapy to strengthen the muscles in the knee may also be helpful I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions