Is Pradaxa Contraindicated With Impaired Liver Function?

Posted on Sun, 18 Sep 2016

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Question : Hi Dr
I am taking Pradaxa. I want to take milk thistle and generally help my liver. Would this be contraindicated?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Yes , Pradaxa (dabigatran) can be used with milk thistle. It's interaction is not studied extensively but there is no documented contraindication.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr M.S Khalil

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