<li>Avoid alcohol. Alcohol increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.</li>
<li>Avoid herbs and supplements with anticoagulant/antiplatelet activity. Examples include garlic, ginger, bilberry, danshen, piracetam, and ginkgo biloba.</li>
<li>Take after a meal. This reduces irritating gastrointestinal effects.</li>
<li>Take with a full glass of water.</li>