Apixaban and Milnacipran interaction
Apixaban and Milnacipran: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Milnacipran (Milnacipran Hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-03-19
Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), warfarin, and other anticoagulants may add to this risk.
Drugs that Interfere with Hemostasis Concomitant use of milnacipran hydrochloride with an antiplatelet or anticoagulant drug (e.g., NSAIDs, aspirin, and warfarin) may potentiate the risk of bleeding.
Closely monitor for bleeding for patients receiving an antiplatelet or anticoagulant drug when milnacipran hydrochloride is initiated or discontinued [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] .
From the Apixaban (ELIQUIS) label · effective 2026-04-24
These include aspirin and other antiplatelet agents, other anticoagulants, heparin, thrombolytic agents, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) [see Drug Interactions (7.3) ] .
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Open in the checkerNot medical advice. Interaction Checker quotes FDA label text and NIH fact sheets. Whether an interaction matters for you depends on doses, timing, kidney and liver function, and other conditions. Confirm with a pharmacist or prescriber.