Drug interactions
Cordyceps + Diflunisal
Severity: Minor
Cordyceps and Diflunisal: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cordyceps has reported antiplatelet activity in experimental settings and could theoretically add to NSAID-related bleeding risk. Clinical data are scarce.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cordyceps and Diflunisal 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
Possible additive antiplatelet effect; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
Advise patients to report bruising or bleeding. Consider avoiding the supplement if the patient has other bleeding risk factors.
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 Cordyceps with Diflunisal?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cordyceps and Diflunisal have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Cordyceps has reported antiplatelet activity in experimental settings and could theoretically add to NSAID-related bleeding risk. Clinical data are scarce.
How serious is the interaction between Cordyceps and Diflunisal?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise patients to report bruising or bleeding. Consider avoiding the supplement if the patient has other bleeding risk factors.
What other medicines interact with Diflunisal?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Diflunisal with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Acemetacin. The full list is on the Diflunisal page.
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