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Using an NSAID while on warfarin therapy
I am on warfarin therapy because I have a mechanical heart valve (aortic). I know that using NDSAIDs while on blood thinner isn't advised, given the risk of serious bleeding. On Sunday, I sprained my ankle, and it has remained very swollen and painful since then. I wanted to ask a doctor if I could take an NSAID (naproxen sodium) for a short period of time to reduce the swelling to help my ankle to start healing, given the risk of using an NSAID while on a blood thinner.
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Dr. Himanshu Yadav
Cardiologist
15 yrs exp
Agra
Should be avoided, but can be taken if needed.. in ur condition , can take
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