Apixoban

I am about to start taking apixaban instead of Warfarin. Has anyone taken CBD oil or turmeric with it to help with the pain of RA? A friend of mine takes apixaban and CBD oil and she thinks it is marvellous. When I read the side effects of CBD they were very scary! So it has put me off.

[AgedCrone]

Please don’t take any Supplements without asking your doctors if it’s safe.

People may take CBD & find it helpful...But their medical condition will be different from yours.

[nomoreheels]

Please talk to your Specialists, the initial prescribers of your meds. It's not advisable to take anything supplementary without their ok, you, we or your friend don't know if it's a good thing to do or not. So many are taking CBD off their own back & I've heard & read of really nasty issues. Not only that it's important your Specialist is aware of all you're taking should you have any unusual or dangerous side effects.

[JFlay]

I'm sure that I've read somewhere that Turmeric also acts as a blood thinner, so if it was me I would definitely check.

[charisma]

Best to ask Rheumatology advice line or NRAS helpline. I usually look up drug interactions as well as telling/asking Rheumatology.

[Angels-delight]

Hello, I have taken both Apixaban and warfarin. Apixaban is only allowed for 6 months, I am back on warfarin and it is working well with my RA meds. I haven't tried any oils and wouldn't take any meds without speaking with my Rheumy or GP first. Meds effect everyone differently.

All the best for Christmas.

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Thanks to everyone who answered my question about taking apixaban and CBD oil or turmeric. I have spoken to the Nras helpline and they don’t know the answer. Said I should ring the Rheumatologist! I doubt that I will get a reply at this time on a Friday.

[medway-lady]

I take Riveroxaban and that is the same type of med as Apixaban. I asked about CBD cream which was ok ,because not possible to rub enough in to make an impact. So I used it b----y awful stuff ! I could taste it even though it was rubbed in my Shingles pain. Worked for about 10 minutes then hurt again. a waste of £40.

[CoolMoggy]

Our pharmacist says you should not take turmeric with Apixaban as it is also a blood thinner.