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A 24-year-old member asked:
Does glucosamine cause blood thinning?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Hicksanswered
Family Medicine 45 years experience
No: Not known to affect this but if you have underlying coagulation problems or you are on any blood anticoagulants it may. But not by itself.
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A member asked:
I am on blood thinning medication can I also take glucosamine ?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Pierre Moeseranswered
Specializes in Rheumatology
Yes: Yes, there is no problem taking glucosamine. Make sure that you talk to your doctor about which foods to avoid if you are on a blood thinner.
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Last updated Feb 4, 2020
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