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thyroid meds and NOACS

Posted by anneh 
thyroid meds and NOACS
August 15, 2018 09:50PM
just read this info from Mary Shomon who is perhaps the most knowledgeable person regarding thyroid issues. Have never been told that thyroid meds can cause problems with Eliquis:
Anticoagulants like warfarin (Coumadin) and apixaban (Eliquis) interact with drugs for both hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.

Thyroid hormone replacement drugs like levothyroxine — used to treat hypothyroidism — increase the effect of anticoagulants, which can then increase your risk of bleeding.

Antithyroid medications like methimazole (Tapazole) and propylthiouracil (PTU) — used to treat hyperthyroidism — can reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulants, putting you at risk of blood clots.
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