Interaction of Ticlopidine with Food, Herbs and Alcohol - For your own safety It is important to understand and avoid the drug-food interaction and how to take the medication. Drug-food interaction can sometimes cause side effects and can even reduce the efficacy of the drug.
Ticlopidine is a platelet aggregation inhibitor, prescribed for reducing the risk of thrombotic stroke.
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Ticlopidine Interactions with Food and Herbs
Ginkgo Biloba: When you take ticlopidine, you should not take ginkgo biloba as the combination increases the risk of bleeding.
St. John's Wort: Ticlopidine interacts with St. John's wort. Therefore, the combination should be avoided.
Ticlopidine Interactions with Alcohol
Drinking alcohol with ticlopidine may increase the risk of stomach or intestinal bleeding.
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How to Take the Medication -
Ticlopidine is available in the form of a tablet to be taken twice a day. Read the complete prescription label and follow the instructions exactly as directed before starting the medicine.Don't skip or double the dose. You should not stop taking medicine without talking to your doctor.
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Ticlopidine for Medical Condition(s)
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