Drug interactions
Cordyceps + Ketoprofen
Severity: Minor
Cordyceps and Ketoprofen: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cordyceps has been reported to have antiplatelet activity in experimental work, so it might add to ketoprofen's bleeding risk. Clinical evidence is lacking.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cordyceps and Ketoprofen 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
Theoretical additive antiplatelet effects; the mechanism is not established in humans.
What to do
Advise patients to report bruising or bleeding and to avoid the supplement if bleeding occurs.
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 Ketoprofen?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cordyceps and Ketoprofen 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 been reported to have antiplatelet activity in experimental work, so it might add to ketoprofen's bleeding risk. Clinical evidence is lacking.
How serious is the interaction between Cordyceps and Ketoprofen?
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 and to avoid the supplement if bleeding occurs.
What other medicines interact with Ketoprofen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ketoprofen with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Ketoprofen page.
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