Drug interactions
Cordyceps + Tolmetin
Severity: Minor
Cordyceps and Tolmetin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cordyceps has been reported to have antiplatelet activity in laboratory studies, so it could add to NSAID effects on bleeding. Clinical evidence is very limited.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cordyceps and Tolmetin 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; not well established clinically.
What to do
Monitor for bruising or bleeding if used together, and avoid in patients on anticoagulants or with bleeding disorders.
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 Tolmetin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cordyceps and Tolmetin 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 laboratory studies, so it could add to NSAID effects on bleeding. Clinical evidence is very limited.
How serious is the interaction between Cordyceps and Tolmetin?
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 or bleeding if used together, and avoid in patients on anticoagulants or with bleeding disorders.
What other medicines interact with Tolmetin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Tolmetin with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Tolmetin page.
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