Does Valerian Interact With Anticoagulants?

Posted on Thu, 19 Jan 2017

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Thu, 19 Jan 2017 Answered on

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Question : how will valerian interact with blood thinner?

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
My answer as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM!

Could you please specify the name of the blood thinner that you are actually taking!

There are different blood thinner and each of them has different pharmacological characteristics.

I remain at your disposal whenever you need!

Kind regards,

Dr.Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 hour later)

I take warfarin 3mg once a day.

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No interactions.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

Thank you for the additional information!

Valerian doesn't interact with warfarin.

So, it is safe to take them both concomitantly!

There is nothing to worry about!

Wishing good health,

Dr.Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar