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Ticlopidine : Interaction with Foods, Herbs & Alcohol


Are you taking Ticlopidine? Are you aware of the dangers of combining Ticlopidine with certain foods, herbs, or alcohol? Drug-food-interactions are seldom discussed but can lead to undesirable side effects and potentially diminish the efficacy of the medication.

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.

When and How to Take Ticlopidine

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.

Drug Name : Ticlopidine

Ticlopidine is a platelet aggregation inhibitor, prescribed for reducing the risk of thrombotic stroke.
We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or if you need any further clarifications.


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