What should I tell my pharmacist before taking Coumadin?
This question relates to a prescription drug. The answers below are not intended to replace discussions with your doctor. Please contact your healthcare provider for any prescription drug questions.
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Stacy Wiegman answered:Coumadin can interact with many other medications, so tell your pharmacist about all drugs you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicine, vitamins, nutritional supplements and medicinal herbs. That's especially important if you use any of the following:
- antibiotics
- aspirin or any product that contains aspirin
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
- heparin
- medications for cancer
- cholesterol-lowering drugs
- cold and allergy medications
- antidepressants and other medications for mental or emotional disorders
- diabetes drugs
- gastrointestinal drugs such as ulcer and heartburn treatments
- gout drugs
- heart disease medications
- pain relievers
- anti-seizure medications
- thyroid drugs
- birth-control pills
- tuberculosis medications
- streptokinase, ticlopidine or urokinase
Coumadin can interact with many other medications, so tell your pharmacist about all drugs you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicine, vitamins, nutritional supplements and medicinal herbs. That's especially important if... More
