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  • 45 Years
  • 22/01/2025

So, I had a beer about two hours back, and I'm wondering if it's okay to take ecosprin now. Is there a recommended gap between drinking alcohol and taking blood thinners?

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Moderate alcohol use is generally safe while taking most blood thinners so you can take

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