Drug interactions
Phytoestrogens + Sulindac
Severity: Minor
Phytoestrogens and Sulindac: minor interaction.
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Summary
Phytoestrogen products have been suggested to have mild antiplatelet effects, which could add to the bleeding risk of sulindac. The evidence is weak and the interaction is largely theoretical.
What this interaction means in plain words
Phytoestrogens and Sulindac 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 effects; the mechanism for phytoestrogens is not well established.
What to do
No routine change is needed; advise patients to report unusual bruising or bleeding, especially if other antithrombotic drugs are used.
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 Phytoestrogens with Sulindac?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Phytoestrogens and Sulindac have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Phytoestrogen products have been suggested to have mild antiplatelet effects, which could add to the bleeding risk of sulindac. The evidence is weak and the interaction is largely theoretical.
How serious is the interaction between Phytoestrogens and Sulindac?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine change is needed; advise patients to report unusual bruising or bleeding, especially if other antithrombotic drugs are used.
What other medicines interact with Sulindac?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Sulindac with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Sulindac page.
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