... Sometimes even common medications can be risky. One MyHemophiliaTeam member asked, “I have elbow pain constantly. Can I take ibuprofen?” Read on to learn about nine types of medications that people living with VWD should avoid.1. AnticoagulantsAnticoagulants thin the blood to prevent clots but can make bleeding worse in people living with VWD. ...
9 Medications To Avoid With von Willebrand Disease
... Sometimes even common medications can be risky. One MyHemophiliaTeam member asked, “I have elbow pain constantly. Can I take ibuprofen?” Read on to learn about nine types of medications that people living with VWD should avoid.1. AnticoagulantsAnticoagulants thin the blood to prevent clots but can make bleeding worse in people living with VWD. ...
... Although ibuprofen may be effective for many people, its blood-thinning properties and potential for increased bleeding make it a risky choice for those with hemophilia. ...