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Which OTC Antihistamines Can Be Safely Taken To Control Blood Clots ?
What other over the counter antihistamines beside Claritin can be taken by someone taking Coumadin to control blood clots My son is 38 years old, about 200 lbs and 5 8 tall. He takes Coumadin to prevent blood clots due to Protein S deficiency . He takes Lexapro and Losartin in addition to Coumadin. What OTC antihistamines can he take that will not cause his blood pressure to be too high or or cause heavy bleeding ?
Thu, 19 Jan 2012
Hi Ms. Wax,
He can take any over the counter antihistamines with cetirizine and fexofenadine. Be careful not to take combination antihistamines with pseudoephedrine, that would increase his blood pressure.
He can take any over the counter antihistamines with cetirizine and fexofenadine. Be careful not to take combination antihistamines with pseudoephedrine, that would increase his blood pressure.
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