blood thinner
noun
: a drug used to prevent the formation of blood clots by hindering coagulation of the blood
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Those taking prescription medications: Caffeine interacts with a number of prescription medications, so people who take blood thinners, blood pressure medication, or other stimulants should proceed with caution, Garay said.
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 2 July 2025
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His continued health management is stated to include ongoing treatments such as blood thinners.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Clove products in general should be kept away from children, as well as those who are taking blood thinners or have bleeding disorders, are getting surgery or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 13 June 2025
The drug could also interact with other medications like blood thinners, the FDA says.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 9 June 2025
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 2 July 2025
Reportedly Signs International Wrestler GUNTHER May Not Be Goldberg's Final WWE Opponent
Former WWE Champion Teases In-Ring Return Ahead of Evolution 2
His continued health management is stated to include ongoing treatments such as blood thinners.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Clove products in general should be kept away from children, as well as those who are taking blood thinners or have bleeding disorders, are getting surgery or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 13 June 2025
The drug could also interact with other medications like blood thinners, the FDA says.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 9 June 2025
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“Blood thinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20thinner. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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blood thinner
noun
blood thin·ner
-ˌthin-ər 
: a drug used to prevent the formation of blood clots by hindering coagulation of the blood
blood-thinning
adjective
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