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Daily i take warfarin, ditiazem,bisoprolol,ramipril, furosemide for persistent atrial fibrillation. is it safe to use voltaren extra strength emulgel.

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Dr. Ira Friedlander
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Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience
Potentially if you: absorb a sufficient amount systemically it could inhibit some platelet functions and thereby increase the risk of bleeding while on Coumadin. It would be a better idea to use something without this potential risk.
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Not safe: Voltaren can prolong you bleeding and coagulation times while on coumadin
Mar 28, 2017

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