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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist.* For details about Multaq’s side effects, see this article.Here’s a closer look at certain drug interactions of Multaq.Certain blood thinnersInteraction result: Taking Multaq with certain blood thinners may increase the risk of serious bleeding with blood thinners.Interaction explained: Taking Multaq with certain blood thinners can cause your body to break down the blood thinner more slowly. This may raise the level of the blood thinner in your body, increasing your risk of bleeding as a side effect.Examples of blood thinner drugs: Here are some blood thinners that may interact with Multaq:rivaroxaban (Xarelto)dabigatran (Pradaxa)warfarinSteps you or your doctor may take: Before starting Multaq treatment, tell your doctor if you’re taking a blood thinner. They can advise whether it’s safe to take these medications together.If they determine that it’s safe, your doctor may lower the dosage of your blood thinner in certain situations. Doing so may help reduce the risk of bleeding. If you have questions about taking Multaq and certain blood thinners, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.Certain calcium channel blockersInteraction result: Taking Multaq with certain CCBs may increase the risk of side effects from either drug. To learn about Multaq’s side effects, see this article.Interaction explained: Taking Multaq with certain CCBs can cause your body to break down the CCB more slowly than it should. This may lead to a high level of the CCB in your system, increasing your risk of side effects from the CCB.In addition, taking Multaq and CCBs may cause problems with the electrical activity in your heart. This can occur when either drug is taken individually, and the risk may be greater when they’re taken together.Examples of CCB drugs: Here are some CCBs that may interact with Multaq:diltiazem (Cardizem, Tiazac, others)verapamil (Verelan, Verelan PM)amlodipine (Katerzia, Norvasc, others)felodipineisradipineSteps you or your doctor may take: Before taking Multaq, be sure your doctor knows if you’re taking a CCB. They can advise you on whether it’s safe to take these medications together. If your doctor says it’s safe, they may prescribe a lower dosage of the CCB. This may help reduce the risk of side effects.If you have other questions about Multaq and certain CCBs, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.Beta-blockersBeta-blockers are prescribed for high blood pressure, angina (a type of chest pain), and certain other heart conditions.Interaction result: Taking Multaq with beta-blockers can increase the risk of a slow heart rate as a side effect of either drug.Interaction explained: When taken individually, Multaq and beta-blockers may slow your heart rate. Taking these medications together further increases this risk. Examples of beta-blocker drugs: Here are some beta blockers that may interact with Multaq:atenolol (Tenormin)bisoprololcarvedilol (Coreg, Coreg CR)metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL, others)propranolol (Hemangeol, Inderal LA, others)Steps you or your doctor may take: Before you start Multaq treatment, be sure your doctor knows if you’re taking a beta-blocker. They can tell you whether these medications are safe together. If your doctor prescribes Multaq with a beta-blocker, they may prescribe a lower dosage of the
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