Drug interactions
Omega 3 fatty acids + Ticlopidine
Severity: Moderate
Omega 3 fatty acids and Ticlopidine: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Omega-3 fatty acids may have a mild antiplatelet effect. Combined with ticlopidine, there may be a small increase in bleeding tendency.
What this interaction means in plain words
Omega 3 fatty acids and Ticlopidine can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Why it happens
Additive pharmacodynamic effects on platelet aggregation and hemostasis.
What to do
Monitor periodically for bruising and bleeding. Review the need for both agents if bleeding occurs.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Omega 3 fatty acids with Ticlopidine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Omega 3 fatty acids and Ticlopidine can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Omega-3 fatty acids may have a mild antiplatelet effect. Combined with ticlopidine, there may be a small increase in bleeding tendency.
How serious is the interaction between Omega 3 fatty acids and Ticlopidine?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor periodically for bruising and bleeding. Review the need for both agents if bleeding occurs.
What other medicines interact with Ticlopidine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ticlopidine with, for example, Mavacamten, Abrocitinib, Acetylsalicylic acid. The full list is on the Ticlopidine page.
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