acetaminophen and aspirin Health Article

What other drugs will affect acetaminophen and aspirin?

Before taking aspirin, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);

• medications for treating diabetes;

• gout medications such as probenecid (Benbemid) or sulfinpyrazone;

• another salicylate such as choline salicylate and/or magnesium salicylate (Magan, Doan's, Bayer Select Backache Pain Formula, Mobidin, Arthropan, Trilisate, Tricosal), or salsalate (Disalcid); or

• an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), diclofenac (Voltaren), diflunisal (Dolobid), etodolac (Lodine), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), ketorolac (Toradol), mefenamic acid (Ponstel), meloxicam (Mobic), nabumetone (Relafen), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), piroxicam (Feldene), and others.

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to take acetaminophen and aspirin, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect acetaminophen and aspirin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist has information about acetaminophen and aspirin written for health professionals that you may read.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.