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I'm taking a glucosomine, chondrotin, MSM formula for arthritis and I've been told because glucosomine is an anti-inflammatory agent it can cause blood to not clot properly.

2007-08-22 08:15:28 · 1 answers · asked by Garfield 6 in Health Diseases & Conditions Other - Diseases

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Glucosamine is actually an amino sugar with effects similar to a NSAID (non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug) but it is not an anti-inflammatory agent.

It is not recommended for those taking "blood thinners" or antiplatelet medications . So, you should definitely not take it if you are on heparin, warfarin, plavix or ticlid unless your doctor recommended it.

Also, do not take it if you are a diabetic being treated with insulin or oral diabetic drugs.

Hopefully, since you have arthritis, you are taking this with the knowledge of your doctor. Glucosamine is often used for osteoarthritis.

2007-08-22 20:03:10 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 4 0

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