Question 1

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

Go see your doctor..: 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 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

what are the dangers of having high levels of coumadin (warfarin)?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Excessive bleeding is the danger of too much coumadin (warfarin).  Bleeding into the skin can cause bruising and pain.  Into muscle can cause a hematoma and stiffness and could lead to a compartment syndrome.  Into a joint, can cause swelling, stiffness, and pain.  In the stomach and intestines, can anemia and gastrointestinal bleeding black, tarry stools and diarrhea.  Into brain can cause a stroke.

Question 4

is coumadin (warfarin) a narcotic drug?

Accepted Answer

No: And it's not addictive.

Question 5

d mannose  ok with coumadin (warfarin)?

Accepted Answer

Drug interaction: Not sure what the d-mannose is being used for but there is no interaction. Please use supplements with caution when on coumadin (warfarin).

Question 6

can spiriva affect coumadin (warfarin)?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no significant interaction between oral warfarin and inhaled spiriva.

Question 7

does coumadin (warfarin) have rat poison?

Accepted Answer

See below: Coumadin (warfarin) is rat poison.

Question 8

could caffeine affect coumadin (warfarin)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Assume all medicines effect coumadin (warfarin) and the INR/ coumadin (warfarin) dose should be adjusted accordingly.

Question 9

can i take imodium and coumadin (warfarin)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, there should not be any interaction that i know of.

Question 10

can i take coumadin (warfarin) and adderrall?

Accepted Answer

Should not be a : Problem.  Make sure your physician knows about all the medications you are taking including "natural" supplements.

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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

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What is coumadin (warfarin)?

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D mannose ok with coumadin (warfarin)?

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Does coumadin (warfarin) have rat poison?

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