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Does Eliquis Interact With Advil?

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Posted on Thu, 20 Oct 2016
Question: I am currently taking Eliquis, as a result of blood clots from a surgery 3 months ago. Is is possible to
take Advil for pain? I know that this could affect the blood thinner. If not advil, what do you recommend? XXXXXXX Edmundson
YYYY@YYYY

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Answered by Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Acetaminophen is better choice.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.

You are taking eliquis for blood clot. So you should not take advil along with that. It increase the risk of bleeding.

If you want to take painkiller then acetaminophen is better choice. It is safe and it doesn't increase the risk of bleeding.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you very good health.
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Does Eliquis Interact With Advil?

Brief Answer: Acetaminophen is better choice. Detailed Answer: Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You are taking eliquis for blood clot. So you should not take advil along with that. It increase the risk of bleeding. If you want to take painkiller then acetaminophen is better choice. It is safe and it doesn't increase the risk of bleeding. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you very good health.