Plavix Drug Interactions (Cont.)

 
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Using these pain relievers with Plavix can increase the risk for bleeding. Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) products can be safely used.
 
Phenytoin
Taking Plavix and phenytoin together can increase the amount of phenytoin in your blood, resulting in possible side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust your dose of these drugs.
 
Tamoxifen
Taking Plavix and tamoxifen together can increase the amount of tamoxifen in your blood, resulting in possible side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust your dose of these drugs.
 
Torsemide
Taking Plavix and torsemide together can increase the amount of torsemide in your blood, resulting in possible side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust your dose of these drugs.
 
Fluvastatin
Taking Plavix and fluvastatin together can increase the amount of fluvastatin in your blood, resulting in possible side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust your dose of these drugs.
 
Herbal and Nutritional Supplements
Several herbal and nutritional supplements can also interact with Plavix and may increase the risk of bleeding. If you are taking any natural or herbal supplements, make sure to discuss it with your healthcare provider before starting Plavix therapy.
 

Plavix Drug Interactions: Summary

It is possible that not all Plavix drug interactions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or doctor about drug or herbal interactions with Plavix that may apply to you.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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