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Does Eliquis Interact With Hydrocodone?

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Posted on Mon, 13 Feb 2017
Question: I am on eliquis 5 mg twice a day for AF which is very infrequent. Today I was prescribed hydrocodone 5-325 every four to six hours for oral surgery on my tongue which is proving to be excruciating.

May I safely take both medications? YYYY@YYYY
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is safe to take them both concomitantly.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern I would explain that there is no interaction between these two drugs.

So it is safe to take them both concomitantly.

You have nothing to worry about!

Hope to have been helpful!

Wishing good health,

Dr.Iliri
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Does Eliquis Interact With Hydrocodone?

Brief Answer: It is safe to take them both concomitantly. Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX Thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern I would explain that there is no interaction between these two drugs. So it is safe to take them both concomitantly. You have nothing to worry about! Hope to have been helpful! Wishing good health, Dr.Iliri