I have pain in my knees, because I have arthritis. I was taking turmeric which helped me with that. I take Tylenol (pain) Aspirin Zolpidem (insomnia) Calcium Vitamin D Dexamethasone (cancer) Revlimid (cancer) Pantoprazole (stomach) Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. It is very clear! Thank you also for your good service at the pharmacy, we really feel supported

Can I continue to take turmeric even though I am now being treated for marrow cancer?

72 -year-old man5 years ago

I have pain in my knees, because I have arthritis. I was taking turmeric which helped me with that.

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Alexandre Marineau · 5 years ago

Hello!

So that I can better answer your question, could you tell me what medications you are currently taking?

72 -year-old man · 5 years ago

I take

Tylenol (pain)
Aspirin
Zolpidem (insomnia)
Calcium
Vitamin D
Dexamethasone (cancer)
Revlimid (cancer)
Pantoprazole (stomach)

Alexandre Marineau · 5 years ago

Thank you! It is true that some data supports the use of turmeric to improve symptoms associated with osteoarthritis

However, beyond its anti-inflammatory effects, turmeric also has anti-coagulant and anti-platelet properties that thin the blood and increase the risk of bleeding. Since you are already taking aspirin (an anti-platelet drug that thins the blood) and Revlimid which can also decrease the platelet count in the blood (thus increasing the risk of bleeding) I would recommend avoiding turmeric as much as possible in your case. Also, the impact of turmeric when taken with Revlimid is not known.

For these reasons, I would prefer to take acetaminophen (Tylenol) for your pain

72 -year-old man · 5 years ago

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. It is very clear! Thank you also for your good service at the pharmacy, we really feel supported

Alexandre Marineau · 5 years ago

I'm glad to hear that and see you soon!

Alexandre

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Ayant complété un baccalauréat et une maîtrise en sciences pharmaceutiques, j'ai fait de la recherche en oncologie, en immunologie et en virologie. C'est toutefois dans le but d'avoir un impact plus direct au niveau des patients que je suis devenu pharmacien. Depuis, j'évolue chez Larivière et Massicotte, une pharmacie d'expertise qui se dédie aux médicaments de spécialité. Au plaisir d'échanger avec vous!

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