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Can I Take NSAIDs While On Brilinta?

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Question : Can I take NSAIDS while on Brilinta 90 mg BID?
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Answered by Dr. Priyank Mody (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
No NSAIDS should be avoided

Detailed Answer:
Hello , Along with brilinta you would be on low dose aspirin as well , as both are Given as blood thinners well togather.
With the above combination NSAIDS is to be strictly avoided as they increase the side effects and decrease the Efficacy of the blood thinners .
Plain paracetamol can be taken for relief .
Regards Dr . Mody
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Can I Take NSAIDs While On Brilinta?

Brief Answer: No NSAIDS should be avoided Detailed Answer: Hello , Along with brilinta you would be on low dose aspirin as well , as both are Given as blood thinners well togather. With the above combination NSAIDS is to be strictly avoided as they increase the side effects and decrease the Efficacy of the blood thinners . Plain paracetamol can be taken for relief . Regards Dr . Mody