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Can Turmeric Affect Blood Pressure Levels?
Question: Will turmeric interact with any of my heart (Afib) or high blood pressure medications?
Brief Answer:
yes, it should not be taken with anticoagulants
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory and this type of medication can increase the risk of bleeding. Patients on anticoagulants such as warfarin for atrial fibrillation should not take turmeric as it may increase the risk of bleeding.
This is a dangerous combination.
I advise you to avoid turmeric if you are on any type of anticoagulant or aspirin.
Please let me know if you have further questions.
Dr. Robinson
yes, it should not be taken with anticoagulants
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory and this type of medication can increase the risk of bleeding. Patients on anticoagulants such as warfarin for atrial fibrillation should not take turmeric as it may increase the risk of bleeding.
This is a dangerous combination.
I advise you to avoid turmeric if you are on any type of anticoagulant or aspirin.
Please let me know if you have further questions.
Dr. Robinson
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