MajorDiclofenac + Warfarin

Can you take Diclofenac and Warfarin together?

This page explains what happens if Diclofenac and Warfarin are taken together, according to official sources.

What happens

Major gastrointestinal bleeding risk

Diclofenac erodes gastric mucosa and inhibits platelets, causing severe hemorrhage when taken with warfarin.

Recommended management

Avoid combination. Substitute with paracetamol for analgesia if approved by physician; never self-administer NSAIDs with warfarin.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about these two medicines; don't stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Clinical references

Last updated: Sep 25, 2026

Before changing or stopping any medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Never stop your medicine on your own.