Can I take Apixaban and Sertraline together?

You should only take apixabana e sertralina together if your doctor has prescribed both and is monitoring you. Taking them together may increase the risk of bleeding.

Por que isso acontece

Apixaban is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) that prevents clots. Sertraline is an SSRI antidepressant which, as a side effect, can reduce the ability of your platelets to stick together.

When both medicines work to 'thin' the blood in different ways, the risk of bleeding rises.

You may be experiencing an interaction between apixaban and sertraline if you notice:

• Blood in your pee (urine).

• Black tarry poo (stools).

• Tossindo sangue.

• Heavy nosebleeds.

• Severe headaches.

Seek medical advice immediately if you have any of these symptoms or have a fall or a head injury.

Transtornos de depressão e ansiedade

Você pode experimentar um aumento nos pensamentos suicidas ou na vontade de se machucar ao iniciar o uso de sertralina ou ao alterar a dose. Isso é mais comum em jovens adultos menores de 25 anos. Entre em contato com seu médico ou vá ao hospital imediatamente se notar alguma mudança no seu humor ou comportamento.

Risco aumentado de sangramento

Taking these medicines together significantly increases your risk of serious internal bleeding. You must watch for signs like coughing up blood, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, or black, tarry stools.

Cirurgia de emergência ou ferimento

Because apixaban prevents blood clotting, you are at risk of life-threatening bleeding if you have a serious injury or need emergency surgery. You must carry an anticoagulant alert card at all times to inform medical staff.

Low blood sodium (hyponatraemia)

Sertralina can cause a dangerous drop in sodium levels, especially in the elderly. Seek medical help if you experience new confusion, muscle weakness, or seizures.

Álcool

It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking sertraline. Alcohol can increase the sedative effects of the medicine, making you feel more sleepy or unsteady on your feet. Additionally, alcohol can worsen the symptoms of depression or anxiety for which you are being treated.

It is best to avoid or strictly limit alcohol while taking apixaban. Alcohol can increase the risk of bleeding in your stomach and intestines. Additionally, alcohol can thin the blood, which may increase the risk of serious bleeding when combined with this medicine.

Suco de toranja

Você deve evitar consumir grandes quantidades de suco de toranja enquanto estiver tomando sertralina. A toranja pode aumentar o nível de sertralina no seu sangue, o que pode aumentar o risco de efeitos colaterais.

Cafeína (Café, Chá, Bebidas Energéticas)

Sertraline can sometimes cause nervousness or tremors. Consuming high amounts of caffeine may worsen these side effects or increase feelings of anxiety. It is advisable to monitor your caffeine intake.

Taking multiple medicines? Our Verificador de Interações de Medicamentos helps you check whether your prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, and supplements are safe to take together. Simply search for your medicines to see potential interactions and what to do about them.

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Esta informação é apenas para fins educacionais gerais e não deve ser considerada como um substituto para aconselhamento médico profissional. Sempre consulte seu médico, farmacêutico ou outro profissional de saúde qualificado antes de tomar decisões sobre seus medicamentos. As circunstâncias individuais podem variar, e somente um profissional de saúde que conheça seu histórico médico pode fornecer orientações personalizadas.