Tag: blood thinners
- Colin Hurd
- Jan, 18 2026
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Blood Thinners and NSAIDs: Why This Combination Can Cause Life-Threatening Bleeding
Combining blood thinners and NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen can double your risk of dangerous internal bleeding. Learn why this interaction is so deadly and what safer pain relief options you can use instead.
- Colin Hurd
- Jan, 6 2026
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Warfarin vs. DOACs: Understanding Anticoagulant Safety Today
Warfarin and DOACs are the two main blood thinners used today. DOACs are safer, require no blood tests, and have fewer food interactions-but they're more expensive. Warfarin still has a role for specific patients like those with mechanical heart valves.