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Can Tramadol And Eliquis Be Taken Together?

My mother is in sever pain from a knee replacement she had in feb it now has a red rash and bumps around the site. She is trying to avoid going to an er tonight and being told to see her dr tomorrow. She cant even sleep it hurts so bad. She had the other knee replaced a couple of yrs ago and it was better in 3 months. She has some tramadol in pill cabinet from a while back but she is now on elquis blood thinner is it safe to take the two together to see if it will help her tonight till she can see her dr. Tomorrow?
Wed, 12 Jun 2019
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Pulmonologist 's  Response
Hello,

Yes, they can take them safely. They are a different class of drugs and don't interfere with each other. However, tramadol should not be taken for a long time without knowing the exact cause of the pain.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jnikolla, Pulmonologist
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Can Tramadol And Eliquis Be Taken Together?

Hello, Yes, they can take them safely. They are a different class of drugs and don t interfere with each other. However, tramadol should not be taken for a long time without knowing the exact cause of the pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jnikolla, Pulmonologist