Is Saffron Advisable While On Xarelto And Magnesium?

Posted on Thu, 8 Jun 2017

Question: I take xarelto 20 mg and magnesium2000mg and vit. e 1000mg. Today i bought a bottle of saffron and took 2- 15mg tablets. then i just read that saffron could have problems with bloodthinners. Will i be o.k.?I'm currently taking 20 mg. xarelto. Also taking vit. e 1000mg., and afew days ago upped my magnesium from 1000mg to 2ooomg daily. Today I was reading about saffron and bought a bottle and took 2- 15 mg tablets and then afterwards saw where it could cause a problem with blood thinners. will i be o.k.?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No reported interactions

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but there is no documented interaction between saffron and blood thinners as xarelto. I would recommend that you use saffron with a follow up on your INR level weekly to ensure your blood thinner is working effectively . I hope I answered your question.

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