Does Eliquis Interact With Hydrocodone?

Posted on Thu, 19 Jan 2017

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Question : I am on eliquis 5 mg twice a day for AF which is very infrequent. Today I was prescribed hydrocodone 5-325 every four to six hours for oral surgery on my tongue which is proving to be excruciating.

May I safely take both medications? YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is safe to take them both concomitantly.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern I would explain that there is no interaction between these two drugs.

So it is safe to take them both concomitantly.

You have nothing to worry about!

Hope to have been helpful!

Wishing good health,

Dr.Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar