Drug interactions
Cilostazol + Omega 3 carboxylic acids
Severity: Minor
Cilostazol and Omega 3 carboxylic acids: minor interaction.
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Summary
Both agents can impair hemostasis, so combined use may increase bleeding tendency. Clinically significant bleeding is uncommon but possible.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cilostazol and Omega 3 carboxylic acids have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Additive antiplatelet effects; omega-3 fatty acids reduce platelet aggregation while cilostazol inhibits platelet function.
What to do
Monitor for bruising, bleeding or bleeding-related laboratory changes, especially if other antithrombotics are also used.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cilostazol with Omega 3 carboxylic acids?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cilostazol and Omega 3 carboxylic acids have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Both agents can impair hemostasis, so combined use may increase bleeding tendency. Clinically significant bleeding is uncommon but possible.
How serious is the interaction between Cilostazol and Omega 3 carboxylic acids?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for bruising, bleeding or bleeding-related laboratory changes, especially if other antithrombotics are also used.
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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