Ibuprofen gel on blood thinners

[DavidG1971]

Hi - I’m on statins, beta blocker, clopidogrel and aspirin post stent.

I’ve been mobile - playing football again. But now have a really painful spot in my foot that’s impacting my exercise (feels like a bruised joint). I want to see if it’s just inflammation and try ibuprofen - but understand it’s a bad mix.

How about the gel rather than pills?

Think that’s any better?

[Jalia]

I think you will find it's ok to use the gel sparingly. Check with pharmacist

[Lee180]

Hi I’ve been told to never use anything with ibuprofen in... I just take my list of pills and ask these days it’s easier

[Alison_L]

I've been told (like Jalia) that the topical ibuprofen creams and gels are now considered OK to use sparingly. This info came from a cardiac rehab nurse who had spoken to the hospital pharmacist.

[DavidG1971 in reply to Alison_L]

Thanks - I took a gamble and put some on last night so I could run. I’ve a GP appointment in a couple of weeks so will check with them too.

[Alison_L in reply to DavidG1971]

I've used some on my knees occasionally, and haven't collapsed

[Andrew_A]

I don't know about if you are on aspirin but on warfarin you are not allowed to use anything containing ibuprofen including the creams and gels

[DavidG1971 in reply to Andrew_A]

I’m on Clopidogrel too.

[bantam12 in reply to Andrew_A]

My husband uses the gel on his arthritic hands and his Drs are fine with it.

[DavidG1971 in reply to bantam12]

Thanks - good to hear.