Drug interactions
Cinnamon + Piroxicam
Severity: Minor
Cinnamon and Piroxicam: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Cinnamon, particularly cassia type rich in coumarin, may theoretically add to the bleeding tendency caused by piroxicam. Clinical evidence of significant bleeding is limited.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cinnamon and Piroxicam 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
Piroxicam inhibits platelet function; cinnamon coumarin content may have weak anticoagulant effects, so additive bleeding risk is theoretical.
What to do
Usually no action is needed with culinary amounts; advise patients to report bruising or bleeding if taking large supplement doses.
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 Cinnamon with Piroxicam?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cinnamon and Piroxicam have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Cinnamon, particularly cassia type rich in coumarin, may theoretically add to the bleeding tendency caused by piroxicam. Clinical evidence of significant bleeding is limited.
How serious is the interaction between Cinnamon and Piroxicam?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Usually no action is needed with culinary amounts; advise patients to report bruising or bleeding if taking large supplement doses.
What other medicines interact with Piroxicam?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Piroxicam with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Piroxicam page.
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