Question 1

i am on coumadin (warfarin) for life for a dvt/pe where they found a factor 5 gene mutation. is there any alternative to coumadin (warfarin) that will allow me  greens?

Accepted Answer

Not right now.: There is currently no oral drug (pill) that functions as well as coumarin. There are injectable forms of Heparin (for example, lovenox) but they are very expensive and have to be injected daily. You can still eat lettuce but you have to avoid things like spinach and other dark greens that are high in vitamin k.

Question 2

what is coumadin (warfarin)?

Accepted Answer

An anticoagulant: Used for conditions that cause or predispose someone to abnormal coagulant states such atrial fibrillation, mechanical heart valves or clots in leg or arm veins as well as during certain sugeries on blood vessels.

Question 3

how does coumadin (warfarin) effect you?

Accepted Answer

Blood thinner: It is an anticoagulant. Depending on the exact reason you are taking it, Coumadin (warfarin) should help prevent problems like a stroke for instance. It can make you bleed if the dose is too high, or even if well controlled if you have bleeding for some reason, it will be harder to stop. Now if you are a rat, it will kill you. It is rat poison. But I am sure that doesn't apply to you.

Question 4

can i take co q 10 with coumadin (warfarin)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It does not have an interaction with coumadin (warfarin), (warfarin) but regular checks of your inr will be important to ensure therapeutic dose of coumadin (warfarin).

Question 5

foods to avoid when taking coumadin (warfarin)?

Accepted Answer

Your doctor: Will ask you to be consistent in the intake of vitamin k rich foods ie green leafy vegetables. This will allow consistent regulation of the coumadin (warfarin).

Question 6

other safe alternatives to coumadin (warfarin)?

Accepted Answer

There are: Several options for anticoagulation,  and some are more convenient in terms of monitoring.  All have the risk of serious bleeding.

Question 7

whats the maximum dosage of coumadin (warfarin)?

Accepted Answer

The dose that works.: There is no exact upper limit to Coumadin (warfarin) although the most I have seen someone need is about 12mg daily.  Because Coumadin (warfarin) is so closely monitored with blood tests the right answer is the limit is the dose that gets you to your goal inr.  Some people are genetically "coumadin resistant" and need much higher doses and people with high vitamin k diets also need higher doses.

Question 8

what is the typical dose of coumadin (warfarin)?

Accepted Answer

Coumadin (warfarin) dose: The usual dose of Coumadin (warfarin) is that which maintains your INR reading within therapeutic range which is INR 2.0 to INR 2.5.
The dose to achieve this is commonly 2.5 mg to 5 mg and is dependent on many variables, therefore the INR test is standard and necessary.

Question 9

what are the alternatives to coumadin (warfarin)?

Accepted Answer

Coumadin (warfarin): For atrial fibrillation there are direct thrombin inhibitors approved for stroke prevention. These are not approved for patients with mechanical valves.

Question 10

what is the difference between coumadin and warfarin?

Accepted Answer

Brand/generic: Coumadin is the brand name for warfarin. Warfarin is the generic name for the same drug.

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I am on coumadin (warfarin) for life for a dvt/pe where they found a factor 5 gene mutation. is there any alternative to coumadin (warfarin) that will allow me greens?

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