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Can Saw Palmetto Supplements Be Taken While On Eliquis?

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Posted on Tue, 4 Apr 2017
Question: How does saw palmetto react with eliquis
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Saw Palmetto along with Eliquis increase risk of bleeding

Detailed Answer:
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Eliquis is an anticoagulant and taking saw palmetto along with it increase the bleeding risk. It is therefore not recommended to take saw palmetto along with eliquis.

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Dr.Lelshmi
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Can Saw Palmetto Supplements Be Taken While On Eliquis?

Brief Answer: Saw Palmetto along with Eliquis increase risk of bleeding Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for the query at Healthcare Magic Eliquis is an anticoagulant and taking saw palmetto along with it increase the bleeding risk. It is therefore not recommended to take saw palmetto along with eliquis. Hope I answered your question Please address any more questions or concerns Regards Dr.Lelshmi