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Why should you not take blood thinners and avoid taking aspirin or ibuprofen?
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∙ 15y ago
Aspirin and ibuprofen belong to a group of drugs called NSAIDs (Non Steroidal Anti inflammatory Drugs). The all help block pain and inflammation by inhibiting COX, an enzyme responsible for prostaglandins etc. Stop COX and you reduce or stop and further inflammation.
Aspirin, Ibuprofen and the like are highly acidic and even on the own can cause indigestion and stomach problems. Together, the side effects just multiply.
Sometime low dose aspirin is used to prevent cardiac problems such as blood clots and to improve circulation. There is some evidence that concomittant NSAIDs with Aspirin will reduce the efficacy of the antiplatelet activity. Dr Chris
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoDo you mean, why should you avoid aspirin or ibuprofen while taking blood thinners? If yes, I think that aspirin and ibuprofen have a similar effect on the blood. Taking both could cause the blood to become too thin and to not clot when it's necessary, like when there's been an accident. I am not a doctor or nurse, but I do have some other training (personal care aide). Also, a close relative and a former client of mine have been on blood thinners before. Check with your doctor, I believe Tylenol is safe, and maybe other pain relievers.
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Should aspirin be taken when taking ibuprofen?
take them both and then chug a 40oz
Should patients taking blood thinners use precaution with taking a colonoscopy?
Patients who regularly take aspirin , nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), blood thinners, or insulin should be sure to inform the physician prior to the colonoscopy.
Will taking ibuprofen negate therapeutic value of daily aspirin?
No.
Can you take Aleve and Aspirin 6 hours apart?
You should wait at least 6 hours after naproxen if you want to take ibuprofen or any other anti-inflammatory drug... The mechanism of action is the same... you won't get any additional benefit by taking ibuprofen before that 6 hours. You'll only have more side effects.
What must patients who take blood thinners do prior to eye surgery?
Patients taking blood thinners also must check with their physician to find out when they should stop taking the medication before surgery.
Does acetaminophen thin blood?
I found this: Ibuprofen does not thin the blood like aspirin does. At higher doses of ibuprofen(ie. 800 mg three times a day) there can be a potential for thinning of the blood but it is a "reversible" effect where as aspirin has an "irreversible" effect. If you are only taking over the counter doses once or twice a day there is probably no clinically significant thinning. Aspirin can be taken daily to help protect the heart by preventing blood clots. Ibuprofen does not have the same effects. ---- Fresh evidence adds to suspicions that ibuprofen could be dangerous for most heart patients because it can block the blood-thinning benefits of aspirin. Scientists believe ibuprofen clogs a channel inside a clotting protein that aspirin acts on. Aspirin gets stuck behind the ibuprofen and cannot get to where it is supposed to go to thin the blood.
Can you take Sudafed non drowsy with ibuprofen?
You should not take Excedrin Migraine and Ibuprofen together, because Excedrin Migraine (and regular Excedrin Extra Strength) contains Aspirin, which is in the same NSAID category that Ibuprofen is. Taking them together can increase the risk of damage to the stomach lining, which can cause ulcers. It is not recommended to even take Ibuprofen with the low-dose aspirin used to prevent heart attack and stroke, because Ibuprofen can wipe out the protective quality you are taking the low-dose aspirin for. Excedrin Tension Headache contains the Acetaminophen and Caffeine, but not the Aspirin, and this would be safe to take with Ibuprofen.
Can you take t3 aspirin and ibupropen together?
Yes, but I would recommend only taking the Tylenol 3 for the pain. By the way, Aspirin is ibuprofen.
Can you use ibouprofin and aspirin as blood thinners?
Ibuprofen and Aspirin do have blood thinning qualities but u have to watch it and do not mix those together or your blood may get too thin and wont be able to circulate as well and if u get a cut could led to excessive bleeding. Ex: went to a doctor for severe back pain and he gave me a 800mg. Ibuprofen and said to make sure not to take anything with aspirin in it while taking this or your blood could get too thin. <--this is a real story i did now make this up
Does skelaxin have aspirin and ibuprofen?
Is it ok to take skelaxin 800 mg and ibuprofen 600 mg together?
Does taking Nyquil plus Tylenol Ibuprofen or aspirin cause ill effects?
Yes it can indeed do so. When you mix Nyquil plus Tylenol Ibuprofen or aspirin you can cause an upset stomach. You can also cause a headache believe it or not.
How many 5 grains of aspirin should you take to equal 4 grams?
1 grain = 0.06479891 Grams 5 grain aspirin is 325 milligrams roughly 15.5 Grains to a Gram So you would need to take around 12 or 13. Not sure why you would want to take this much aspirin. This will tear up your stomach in no time. If you really need to take this much you should look into getting some type of coated Asprin tablet and you should consult a physician. Daily aspirin theapy should be no more the 325mg per day the size of a normal aspirin (5 grain). This is for people who have had circulatory or heart conditions. Most people should only take a baby aspirin a day (75 to 100mg). Don't take ibuprofen and aspirin they cancel each other. If you have no choice and must take Ibuprofen then you should wait at least 8 hours before taking an aspirin and/or wait at least one hour after taking an aspirin before taking a Ibuprofen. If you take any other kind of blood thinner please consult a physician before starting any kind of aspirin regemin.
