Question 1

is the weight loss pill "hydroxycut" safe and can it be taken by coumadin (warfarin) patients?

Accepted Answer

DIet PIlls are bad: Nope. Not in any way. This pill will not lead to real or sustained weight loss. If you have other medications that can save your life like warfarin then this kind of unnecessary medication is to be fully avoided.  If there truly were a 'weight loss' pill then every television, internet and medical outlet would be talking about it and prescribing it. Please do not take this ineffective medication.

Question 2

what vegetables do you suggest that i eat or don't eat that will not affect the coumadin (warfarin) while im taking it?

Accepted Answer

Balance: The antidote for Coumadin (warfarin) is vitamin k which is in a lot of foods, but most heavily in dark green leafy vegetables. My advice to my patients typically is to eat a balanced diet. Do not work hard to avoid or eat extra of these items, just eat a balanced diet with some vegetables every day and then work with your anticoagulation clinic or your physician to titrate your dose to your diet.

Question 3

can you die from taking 41 warfarin 2.5 tablets?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: 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 4

when taking warfarin can you take immodium?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no significant interaction between the two. Meds should be taken as directed.

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

when taking warfarin, what does "inr" stand for?

Accepted Answer

INR =: INR = International Normalized Ratio. it is a mathematical ratio that  normalizes the Protime test to a standard so that different test results performed at different times or places can be compared in a standardized way.

Question 7

does taking karatom effect coumadin (warfarin) level?

Accepted Answer

Kratom?: There is no listing for karatom. I assume you mean kratom? The answer is: no one knows. It's never been systematically studied.  I read about this herb: http://www.Erowid.Org/plants/kratom/kratom_effects.Shtml - like so many herbs, it claims highly variable and opposite effects. My personal feeling is that it is foolish to use such drugs - you have no idea what you're actually getting.

Question 8

are there foods to avoid when taking warfarin/coumadin?

Accepted Answer

Greens and such!: If you are on coumadin/warfarin, you should avoid foods high in vitamin k.  If you eat set amounts of these foods on a daily basis, you shold inform the person managing your coumadin.  Adjustments in your dosing will be made.  You should either avoid them or maintain a steady state of the foods you eat.  This is a very serious drug with complications and you must compy with care very closely.

Question 9

can taking warfarin for several years cause black outs?

Accepted Answer

: Warfarin by itself would not cause blackouts. The underlying condition requiring warfarin is a more likely explanation for the symptom.

Question 10

can you take benecol drinks with warfarin? i can't find any information?

Accepted Answer

Benecol and warfarin: Benecol and warfarin should not have any significant interactions. However, you are on high risk medications in terms of drug-drug interactions with warfarin (esp flecainide). Always discuss with your healthcare provider when you start any new non-prescription ingredients (incl herbal teas, vitamins, etc) and any changes with your prescription medications.

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Can you die from taking 41 warfarin 2.5 tablets?

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