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Good day dr, i hope youre well. ive recently been diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism and thus have been placed on an anticoagulant(xeralto). im feeling like im starting to get sick (sore throat/blocked nose) can i get something over the counter?

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Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Over the counter: Avoid any products containing aspirin; otherwise, otc meds for colds are fine.

Answered 11/26/2020

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A member asked:

Good day dr, i hope youre well. ive recently been diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism and thus have been placed on an anticoagulant(xeralto). im feeling like im starting to get sick (sore throat/blocked nose) can i get something over the counter?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

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