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kicker_57's avatar

What cold medicine can i take while on blood thinners?

Asked by kicker_57 (1points) December 4th, 2009

can i take nyquil

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gailcalled's avatar

Better to force fluids, drink tea with lemon (and rum possibly), have hot soup and get some rest. The OTC meds can exacerbate the symptoms. With or without, the cold will run its inexorable 7 days.

buckyboy28's avatar

You would have to check the bottle and ask your doctor.

faye's avatar

Call the pharmacist that gave you your blood thinners. He will know drug interactions.

dembboyz16's avatar

whatre blood thinners?

skfinkel's avatar

That sounds like a question for a smart and attentive doctor who cares about you.

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gailcalled's avatar

@dembboyz16: A blood thinner, like Coumadin, is used to prevent blood clots, that can travel to the brain and cause a stroke.

http://stroke.about.com/od/caregiverresources/a/blood_thinners.htm

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