Drug interactions
Cilostazol + Fish oil
Severity: Minor
Cilostazol and Fish oil: minor interaction.
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Summary
Omega-3 fatty acids have mild antiplatelet effects, which could add to the antiplatelet action of cilostazol. Clinically significant bleeding has not been consistently demonstrated at usual doses.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cilostazol and Fish oil have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Cilostazol belongs to Cardiovascular; Fish oil belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Additive mild inhibition of platelet aggregation.
What to do
No routine change is needed; monitor for bleeding or bruising, especially with high-dose fish oil or other antithrombotics.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Cilostazol
Other interactions of Fish oil
- Antithrombin alfa + Fish oil Moderate
- Antithrombin iii + Fish oil Moderate
- Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate + Fish oil Moderate
- Aspirin + Fish oil Moderate
- Betrixaban + Fish oil Moderate
- Bivalirudin + Fish oil Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cilostazol with Fish oil?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cilostazol and Fish oil have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Omega-3 fatty acids have mild antiplatelet effects, which could add to the antiplatelet action of cilostazol. Clinically significant bleeding has not been consistently demonstrated at usual doses.
How serious is the interaction between Cilostazol and Fish oil?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine change is needed; monitor for bleeding or bruising, especially with high-dose fish oil or other antithrombotics.
What other medicines interact with Cilostazol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cilostazol with, for example, Abrocitinib, Anagrelide, Betrixaban. The full list is on the Cilostazol page.
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