blood thinner
noun
: a drug used to prevent the formation of blood clots by hindering coagulation of the blood
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There are drug interactions with dozens of medications, including blood thinners, cholesterol-lowering drugs and antiviral treatments.
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Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Medication interactions: Turmeric can interact with certain medications, like blood thinners or diabetes medications.
—Morgan Pearson, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2025
While Dinosaur Time is safe for most people, anyone with kidney issues, with IBS, or on blood thinners should talk to a doctor first.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Apr. 2025
At the time, a rep for the band told media outlets that Starkey was advised to take blood thinners for two weeks and rest to prevent additional clots.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Medication interactions: Turmeric can interact with certain medications, like blood thinners or diabetes medications.
—Morgan Pearson, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2025
While Dinosaur Time is safe for most people, anyone with kidney issues, with IBS, or on blood thinners should talk to a doctor first.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Apr. 2025
At the time, a rep for the band told media outlets that Starkey was advised to take blood thinners for two weeks and rest to prevent additional clots.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 19 Apr. 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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