Turmeric eliquis?

It sounds like you’re asking about turmeric (or curcumin) and Eliquis (apixaban). Here’s the key interaction info:

Can you take turmeric with Eliquis?

Caution is advised. Turmeric/curcumin may have mild blood-thinning effects and can potentially increase bleeding risk when combined with Eliquis, which is a strong blood thinner.

What matters most

• Dose/form: Food amounts of turmeric in cooking are usually fine; supplements (high-dose curcumin) are the bigger concern.
• Your bleeding risk: Prior GI bleeding, ulcers, low platelets, kidney disease, age, and use of other blood thinners/NSAIDs (ibuprofen/naproxen) raise risk.
• Other meds that also thin blood: aspirin, clopidogrel, warfarin, heparin, etc.

Practical guidance

• Don’t start a high-dose turmeric/curcumin supplement unless your prescriber says it’s okay.
• If you already take it, tell your clinician—they may ask you to stop or lower the dose.
• Watch for bleeding signs: easy bruising, nose/gum bleeding, black/tarry stools, blood in urine, vomiting blood, severe or worsening headaches, dizziness/weakness.

Best next step

If you tell me:

1. your Eliquis dose (e.g., 2.5 mg or 5 mg twice daily),
2. the turmeric product + dose (mg of curcumin, and how often), and
3. why you’re taking Eliquis (AFib, clot/DVT/PE, etc.),
   I can give more specific guidance on how concerning the combination is.