Fish Oil Drug Interactions (Cont.)

 
Orlistat (Alli, Xenical)
Orlistat works by blocking the absorption of fat into your body. This action could also block the absorption of fish oil into the body. To avoid this problem, be sure to take orlistat and your fish oil supplement at least two hours apart.
 
Warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven)
It is possible that warfarin may interact with fish oil, increasing your risk of bleeding. However, the significance of this interaction is not yet known. Check with your healthcare provider before taking warfarin and fish oil together.
 

Final Thoughts on Fish Oil Drug Interactions

It is possible that not every drug interaction with fish oil was discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about the fish oil interactions that may apply to you.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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