Why patients fail to seek information on OTC product interactions with a direct-acting oral anticoagulant: perspectives on information-seeking.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many patients taking direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) also consume over-the-counter (OTC) products (dietary supplements and OTC medications), yet many lack knowledge of potential interactions that may increase or decrease DOAC efficacy and may not seek information about OTC products. The objective of this study was to describe patient attitudes and beliefs that inhibited information seeking about potential apixaban-OTC product interactions.

Methods

Participants included English-, Spanish-, Mandarin-, and Cantonese-speaking adults from two large academic medical centers who reported taking apixaban (a frequently prescribed DOAC) in the past month. Thematic analysis was performed on semi-structured interviews.

Results

Sixty patients aged 24-93 years

SUBMITTER: Magee MPD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11846430 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature