Commonly Prescribed Medications that Affect Clotting: A Comprehensive Overview

Some of the most commonly used medications have new risks associated with their use. For example, millions of Americans co-administer several types of drugs from different classes such as anticoagulants, NSAIDs, and antidepressants. New research suggests that taking these medications together increases the risk of stroke, hemorrhage, and brain bleeding, which can result in death. This manuscript will discuss the three main types of drugs that affect clotting: anticoagulants, antifibrinolytics, and antiplatelets, and interactions that can occur with these medications. We will also discuss other combinations of over-the-counter medications, supplements, and herbs that affect clotting.