Eliquis and supplements for dry eye

I now have dry eye apparently related to cataract surgery couple years ago. I was taking plenty of fish oil /hemp oil etc and other oils when it started last year (which seemed to help) but due to now being on Eliquis I cut back on them as most are likely to thin blood. So my question is - how much fish oil/hemp oil etc is safe when taking 5mgs bid Eliquis daily (female/145lbs/79) as the medical field apparently doesn't really know. TIA
anne h



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/15/2018 02:10PM by anneh.

"Tell your doctor about all of the medicines you take, including any over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements."

Unlikely your doctor will know, however

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Anneh:

I have had problems with dry eyes, I am taking a supplement for my eyes which has helped, it has Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Vit. E and Bilberry fruit Pwd. it is called Lutein Plus. I also use Thera Tears, once in the morning and before bed, my eyes are much better.

Liz

I take fish oil daily (1000 mg) along with 5 mg Eliquis bid and I'm not in the least bit concerned about that combination. The anticoagulant properties of omega 3 are modest.

"Based on this study and many others, patients should stop wasting their money on omega-3 fatty acids supplements," said Dr. Byron Lee, of the University of California, San Francisco.

Most of the reliable research has shown no benefit, said Lee, a professor of medicine and director of electrophysiology laboratories and clinics.

"I would much rather have my patients save their money to buy an exercise bike or treadmill," added Lee, who wasn't involved in the study.

The trials reviewed involved nearly 78,000 patients in all. They were given omega-3 fatty acids supplements or a placebo. The researchers found no significant benefit of supplements in preventing death from heart disease, heart attacks, stroke, or death from any cause.

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jpeters
"Based on this study and many others, patients should stop wasting their money on omega-3 fatty acids supplements," said Dr. Byron Lee, of the University of California, San Francisco.

Yep, I've seen that research and it's probably true. And I don't do exercise bikes. My bike actually goes places. ;-)

But I don't take fish oil for cardiac health so it's irrelevant to me. I take it to prevent chalazions, which I began experiencing regularly in my mid-40s. They take months to heal, so if you only get 2-3 per year you've got one year round. Fish oil put an immediate end to them so no way I'm stopping.

thnx for responses Sounds like its safe to take up to 1,000mg fish oil. Do you think its ok to add hemp oil (good for GLA) along with the fish oil?

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anneh
Do you think its ok to add hemp oil (good for GLA) along with the fish oil?

I think you're into unknown territory there. Cautious sources say it may interfere with anticoagulants but I didn't see any definitive information in a quick search.

anneh- I've found that Eliquis (even the half-dose), causes dry eyes for me. My ophthalmologist who is a retinal specialist suggests using moisturizing eye drops.

On the supplements, I've cut back significantly on dosages of those nutrients such as Omega 3's to help limit additional 'thinning' or risk of bleeding. I limit Omega 3 intake to 1,000 mg daily because I don't want to give up the many benefits I've enjoyed from much higher doses such as the anti-inflammatory properties and also the DHA component for brain health, ATP production and helping to maintain healthy triglyceride levels. All important to me for healthy longevity.
In fact, I take a DHA capsule separately that contains 500 mg.

Jackie