NSAIDs

[MB1969]

Hi everyone, hope you are having a good day. After my angioplasty I was put on Clopidogrel and I have read that you cannot take NSAIDs with them as it increases bleeding risks. I suffer with condrochronitis(inflammation of the chest wall) and I am having a flare up. This flare up has been going on for 3 weeks and nothing else touches the pain other than Naproxen. I have messaged my GP to ask if I can take some for a few days (that's usually enough time). Has anyone else been told its OK? Many thanks

[Heythrop51]

I was told not to take NSAIDs with my BP medication as it can cause an increase in BP. GP suggested Co-codamol for back pain.

[Clerkenweller]

My only thought is that you should discuss this with your pharmacist who can advise on drug compatibility.

[Davey77 in reply to Clerkenweller]

Pharmacist is probably your best bet for advice. Reading the leaflet, as I always do, said that one NSAID I was prescribed shouldn't be used with most of the other things I was on and conditions I have.

[Ewloe]

I know where you’re coming from. I’ve been told NSAIDS are a nono on the blood thinners and anti platelets. I’ve got degenerative arthritis and scoliosis in my spine and when it’s bad I really miss brufen 😂😂. I use magnesium body spray which helps a little.