Tag: bleeding risk

Fish Oil and Blood Thinners: Safe to Mix Warfarin or DOACs?

Fish Oil and Blood Thinners: Safe to Mix Warfarin or DOACs?
21 June 2026 Shaun Franks

Mixing fish oil with Warfarin or DOACs increases bleeding risk. Learn safe dosing limits, monitoring steps, and warning signs to protect your health.

Ginkgo Biloba and Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know Before Taking Both

Ginkgo Biloba and Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know Before Taking Both
31 December 2025 Shaun Franks

Ginkgo biloba may increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel. While studies conflict, doctors recommend avoiding it altogether if you're on anticoagulants.

Bleeding Risk from SSRIs: How Platelet Dysfunction Increases Bleeding Danger

Bleeding Risk from SSRIs: How Platelet Dysfunction Increases Bleeding Danger
15 December 2025 Shaun Franks

SSRIs can increase bleeding risk by reducing platelet serotonin, leading to impaired clotting. Paroxetine poses the highest risk, while sertraline is safer. Know the signs, avoid NSAIDs, and talk to your doctor before surgery.