Is Tylenol Safe To Take With Eliquis?

Answer

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Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a safe pain reliever to take with Eliquis (apixaban). In fact, Tylenol is the preferred pain reliever to take when compared to the other options available over the counter, like NSAIDs.

NSAIDs, which include drugs like Advil (ibuprofen) and Aleve (naproxen) are not recommended to take with Eliquis due to the increased risk of bleeding, which can be serious (especially gastrointestinal bleeding). This interaction occurs due to the additive anticoagulant effects of Eliquis and NSAIDs. Tylenol does not carry this risk.

Take Steps To Minimize The Risk Of Bleeding

As mentioned, if you need a pain reliever while taking Eliquis, Tylenol is the preferred option since it lacks anticoagulant (i.e. blood-thinning) effects.

Some individuals may benefit from additional measures to decrease the risk of bleeding while taking Eliquis. This includes:

• Adding a proton pump inhibitor (e.g. Prilosec, Prevacid, etc.) in those with a history of gastrointestinal bleeds or ulcers, and in those over 75 years old.
• Avoid aspirin (unless specifically recommended by your doctor)
• Avoid excess alcohol intake
• Ensure blood pressure is under control
• Follow the directions provided if you are undergoing surgery

Final Words

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About Eliquis

Eliquis (apixaban) is used to help prevent strokes or blood clots in people who have atrial fibrillation (a condition in which the heart beats irregularly, increasing the chance of clots forming in the body and possibly causing strokes) that is not caused by heart valve disease. It is also used to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT; a blood clot, usually in the leg) and pulmonary embolism (PE; a blood clot in the lung) in people who are having hip replacement or knee replacement surgery.

Apixaban is in a class of medications called factor Xa inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance that helps blood clots to form.

About Tylenol

Tylenol (acetaminophen) is used to relieve mild to moderate pain from headaches, muscle aches, menstrual periods, colds and sore throats, toothaches, backaches, and reactions to vaccinations (shots), and to reduce fever. Acetaminophen may also be used to relieve the pain of osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by the breakdown of the lining of the joints).

Tylenol is in a class of medications called analgesics (pain relievers) and antipyretics (fever reducers). It works by changing the way the body senses pain and by cooling the body.