Is White Mulberry Safe To Take With Eliquis?

Quick Answer

White mulberry is not known to have antiplatelet or anticoagulant effects and is not thought to interact with these types of prescription drugs (which includes Eliquis [apixaban]).

Detailed Answer

White mulberry is a plant that is native to China and has been traditionally used for medicinal purposes for centuries, particularly for regulating blood sugar levels.

Eliquis is a brand name for a prescription medication called apixaban, which is used to prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of stroke in people with certain types of heart rhythm disorders. It works by inhibiting the activity of certain proteins in the blood that are involved in blood clotting.

There are certainly some drugs that may interact with white mulberry (which you can look over on our white mulberry herbal page). For example, it may interact with antidiabetic drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), even though this is generally considered to be only a minor interaction.

However, as far as we know, white mulberry is not known to thin the blood, and there is no evidence to suggest that it interacts with Eliquis.

Nevertheless, as always, be sure to let your doctor know about everything you are taking so you can be appropriately monitored.

Final Words

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