Drug interactions
Garlic + Parecoxib
Severity: Minor
Garlic and Parecoxib: minor interaction.
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Summary
Parecoxib is converted to valdecoxib, a COX-2 inhibitor with little effect on platelets but possible GI and cardiovascular risks. Garlic's antiplatelet activity may modestly add to bleeding risk perioperatively.
What this interaction means in plain words
Garlic and Parecoxib 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
Garlic inhibits platelet aggregation, which may add to NSAID-related mucosal bleeding risk; the evidence is theoretical.
What to do
Advise stopping garlic supplements before surgery when parecoxib is planned. Monitor for bleeding.
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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Other interactions of Garlic
- Garlic + Saquinavir Major
- Aceclofenac + Garlic Moderate
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- Aescin + Garlic Moderate
- Alteplase + Garlic Moderate
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Garlic with Parecoxib?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Garlic and Parecoxib have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Parecoxib is converted to valdecoxib, a COX-2 inhibitor with little effect on platelets but possible GI and cardiovascular risks. Garlic's antiplatelet activity may modestly add to bleeding risk perioperatively.
How serious is the interaction between Garlic and Parecoxib?
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 stopping garlic supplements before surgery when parecoxib is planned. Monitor for bleeding.
What other medicines interact with Garlic?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Garlic with, for example, Saquinavir, Aceclofenac, Acemetacin. The full list is on the Garlic page.
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