Intramuscular injection while taking anticoagulant drugs

[Kooko]

Is it okay to take intramuscular injection while Taking anticoagulant drugs

[TuckBox2]

I have been having monthly injections for asthma since May 2017. After a heart attack I've been on Ticagrelor and aspirin since Aug 2019. I still have my monthly injections (now self administering since Nov 2019) I have also been having weekly injections (again self administering) since Oct 2019. I have not had any problems with extra bleeding etc. I don't even bruise around the injection sites, although I do get bruises all over my arms, legs, body for no apparent reasons apart from being on aspirin & Ticagrelor.

[Kooko in reply to TuckBox2]

Thanks

[Hidden]

I think you need to discuss this with your doctor who can advise you better than anyone here. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl....

[Kooko in reply to Hidden]

Thanks

[peege]

I can only say that my neighbour on warfarin always has her flu jab with no problems.

My jab didn't bleed at all. Administered to a relaxed muscle shouldn't bleed but best seek reassurance from medics. P

[Kooko in reply to peege]

Thanks

[peege in reply to Kooko]

If youre in the uk you could contact the BLF help line 03000 030555 M-Fri, 9-5

[Kooko in reply to peege]

No me not in UK

[peege in reply to Kooko]

I think its wise for you to have the influenza (flu) vaccination after your PE. Just need to check with your medics. Good luck. P

[Kooko in reply to peege]

Thanks a lot for your advice

[Tia4209]

I know that Spinal injections or Epidural injections are not recommended on Anti coagulants but I have not heard of other injections being a problem.

[Kooko in reply to Tia4209]

Thanks a lot

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I am on xarelto and have had blood tests and injections without any problems so far so more than likely you will be fine to have your flu jab.

[Kooko in reply to Hidden]

Thanks a lot