Question 1

Can selenium affect warfarin?

Accepted Answer

I am not aware of any significant interaction between selenium and warfarin.

Question 2

Hi dr, im on warfarin since 2016, till lifetime, it is safe wont it affect my vital organs?

Accepted Answer

Warfarin has been used for decades ,it is  relatively safe . Most side effects would have  manifested by now.  Monitor  clotting parameters, greens/ other meds which can affect effectiveness. It is not recommended in pregnancy which is a condition at  high risk for clots but there are other anti -clotting  medications  now available to use  as you must be anti-coagulated . f/u  w/ md

Question 3

What can warfarin users put on their cereal to moisten it if they aren't supposed to have milk?

Accepted Answer

Coumadin (warfarin) and milk don't interact as far as i know.

Question 4

I asked a question but didn't put enough info, my question was if i'm able to take 5-mthf with warfarin im compound heterozygous mthfr?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can take 5 methylfolate (folic acid) with warfarin.  In fact, in your case it would be a good idea because long-term warfarin can impair your folate (folic acid) status.  http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=2ebbba9c-9451-4b87-87b0-31546c37cef6.

Question 5

My inr won't go down it was 9 had vit k went to 1.7 then had 2mg warfarin n it went back to 6.3 could u tell me what's goin on with my inr plz?

Accepted Answer

Many people are very sensitive to coumadin (warfarin). I have one patient who takes 1 mg and that is enough. We joke about having her lick a pill to make her INR increase. Hang in there with your doctor and they will find the right dose.

Question 6

Takn coumadin (warfarin) hvn't ben able 2eat much lately&have los 8+lbs n 2wks i don't know y. but got inr checked 2day & it was 6.1y? is this dangerous menstrualonalso

Accepted Answer

Now! you didn't explain why you're taking Coumadin (warfarin) but we typically aim for inr 2-3 if for blood clot or atrial fibrillation or clotting disorder. We aim for 2.5-3.5 if you have mechanical valve. Inr of 6.1 is way too high. Your Coumadin (warfarin) dose needs to be held/adjusted & inr monitored closely until back into therapeutic range. 8 lb weight loss in 2wks is not normal either. Go see your doctor now!

Question 7

Explain the effects of warfarin tablets.?

Accepted Answer

Warfarin is a vitamin k antagonist, hence it will block all the vit k dependent clotting factors preventing the formation  of the fibrin clot.  It effectively delays your blood from clotting. It is  important to take the right dose so the blood clotting is delayed to an optimum time.  This is done by checking pt (prothrombin or factor ii time) and inr. Details of this will be out of scope.

Question 8

Can you take vicks acta plus while on warfarin?

Accepted Answer

The ingredients of Vicks products are different in each country, you want to ask a pharmacist about possible interaction between Vicks acta plus and warfarin, most probably there is no interaction, but it won&#x27;t harm to check with the pharmacist.  Good that you asked, always exercise caution with multiple medications, wish you well and good luck

Question 9

Can you die from taking 41 warfarin 2.5 tablets?

Accepted Answer

You can get very sick. The following are possible but not guaranteed:  bleed in your bowels. Vomit blood.  Get painful bloody joints. Cough up blood. Have a stroke.  Possibly even die, but it's not a good suicide strategy.

Question 10

Food tastes odd while i'm on warfarin. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Taste changes are reported with warfarin.

Can selenium affect warfarin