Drug Interactions between Arthrotec and Fish Oil
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Arthrotec (diclofenac/misoprostol)
- Fish Oil (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids)
Interactions between your drugs
omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids diclofenac
Applies to: Fish Oil (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids) and Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol)
Talk to your doctor before using omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids together with diclofenac. Fish oil and other products containing omega-3 fatty acids may rarely increase the risk of bleeding when combined with other medications that can also cause bleeding such as diclofenac. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising, or have other signs and symptoms of bleeding such as dizziness; lightheadedness; red or black, tarry stools; coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds; severe headache; and weakness. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Drug and food interactions
diclofenac food
Applies to: Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol)
Ask your doctor before using diclofenac together with ethanol. Do not drink alcohol while taking diclofenac. Alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding caused by diclofenac. Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. This includes black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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