Does Aspirin Interact with Diclofenac Sodium Kinesiology Tape?
CDI records a major classification for Aspirin and Diclofenac Sodium Kinesiology Tape. The stored summary is: Concomitant use increases risk of bleeding and GI adverse reactions compared to NSAID alone. Not generally recommended at analgesic doses. The mechanism involves increased bleeding risk and gi toxicity. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Major
- Aspirin Class
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]
- Management
- Close medical supervision required
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Increased bleeding risk and GI toxicity
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Aspirin and your doctor is considering prescribing Diclofenac Sodium Kinesiology Tape (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider