Question 1

can you give blood if using warfarin?

Accepted Answer

No: Blood thinners like warfarin and anti-platelet medications are generally not compatible with blood donation.  Check with your local red cross for details.

Question 2

while using warfarin the blood is still thick? what can be the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

Not thin: Despite the colloquial use of the term "blood thinners" Warfarin does not "thin" the blood. It just prolongs the time it takes for the blood to clot.

Question 3

is warfarin a blood thinner?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Coumadin (warfarin) is routinely used as a chronic blood thinner. It works by inhibiting several coagulation factors (factors ii, vii, ix, and x) as well as anticoagulating factors (proteins c and s). Patients are typically "bridged" to Coumadin with another blood thinner like heparin.

Question 4

how long does your blood level take to go back to normal after taking warfarin ?

Accepted Answer

Three to five days: In general, the effects of warfarin (coumadin) last for three to five days after stopping the medication.

Question 5

why is my blood still too thick after my dr upping my coumadin (warfarin) from 2.5 mg to 10 mg?

Accepted Answer

Everyone's different: Just follow your prothrombin time. It is not rocket science. The doctor will tell you when you are in therapeutic range. Some people take much larger doses of Coumadin (warfarin) to get adequately anti coagulated. It's all good.

Question 6

blood inr is 1.1 but target is 2.5. currently taking 5mg warfarin daily. can you suggest a dose adjustment to achieve the target?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not: All warfarin adjustments need to be done by the prescribing physician in the context of your reason for blood thinning and your other health circumstances and medications.

Question 7

what is it called when there is too much coumadin (warfarin) in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Toxic: Excessive Coumadin (warfarin) raises the inr/protime to elevated levles which then can cause spontaneous bleeding, everywhere... Eat a salad or any vit k substance to reverse its effect.

Question 8

can warfarin cause blood in semen?

Accepted Answer

Not lilkely: Wafarin will accentuate any bleeding tendency from lesions anywhere in the body, but it would be unlikely to cause spontaneous bleeding into the sperm unless there was a lesion active in the genital tract. Hematospermia is usually a benign event but see your physician if it continues and check your inr to make sure it's in proper range.

Question 9

are there good alternatives to warfarin (coumadin) for blood thinning?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bromelain, omega 3, delta tocopherols, white willow bark
delta tocopherol is expensive and effective. I have seen muscle necrosis with coumarin - better to keep this short term negotiate with your pcp to switch this as soon as possible.

Question 10

what should. you do if your on coumadin (warfarin) and your blood level is 1.4?

Accepted Answer

Call your: Prescribing doctor and see if you need to make any adjustments to the dose.

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