Can "Aleeve" Be Taken With Low Dose Of "Asprin?

Posted on Thu, 23 Jan 2014

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Question : can aleve be safely taken while taking low dose aspirin as a blood thinner?are there likely to be harmful interactions with medications commonly prescribed for the listed medical conditions ?

Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Please provide the names of drugs you are taking.. Detailed Answer: Hi, Usually, patients who are taking aspirin, even in low doses, are advised not to take NSAIDs like Aleeve to avoid bleeding complications unless directed and supervised by his/her doctor. With regards to your second question, you are mentioning to have diabetes of non-insulin dependent type; hypertension and arthritis without mentioning your current medications. Please provide the medications you are taking currently to better assist you in responding to your query! Thank you! Dr.Bardha

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