Question 1

can you take tums while on coumadin (warfarin)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tums are calcium which does not interfere with coumadin (warfarin).

Question 2

can i take tums (calcium carbonate) if on warfarin?

Accepted Answer

Warfarin: You can take Tums (calcium carbonate) if you are on warfarin.

Question 3

i was wondering my boy friends is taking both low dose aspirin and warfarin is it okay for him to use tums if he has heart burn?

Accepted Answer

: Blood thinners, anti-coagulants are not a do it yourself issue. Your bf needs to consult the doctor who is prescribing warfarin.

Question 4

i take warfarin life-long. it makes my body extremely acidic. dr vogels antacid powder does not help. what can i take to keep my body at a healthy ph?

Accepted Answer

Not acidic: You did not describe any symptoms and "acidic body" is not a medically accepted term or diagnosis. In any case, drink enough water every day so that your urine is mostly colorless.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

do tums (calcium carbonate) work?

Accepted Answer

Depends on goal: Tums (calcium carbonate) neutralize stomach acidity and can relieve symptoms of this including gerd.  Tums (calcium carbonate) are a good source of calcium and can be used for this purpose.  So in fact they do 'work' for these purposes.

Question 8

can tums be taken with heart stents?

Accepted Answer

: Good idea to check on this. Yes. Tums or other antacids can be taken with heart stents.  
Some medications should not be taken at the tame time as others. Pharmacists can be very helpful at times to provide information on medication interactions.
Best wishes.

Question 9

can coumadin (warfarin) cause bruises?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Small superficial bruises are common and means it is working as it should. Bruising on Coumadin (warfarin) could also mean that you're getting too much of the medication. Discuss this with your doctor who will be able to give you the best answer by having your inr measured.

Question 10

can coumadin (warfarin) cause a skin rash?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Coumadin (warfarin) can cause a number of different skin rashes, some minor and others potentially very serious. If you have developed a rash after starting Coumadin (warfarin) you should definitely have it looked at by your doctor.

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Can you take tums while on coumadin (warfarin)?

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Can i take tums (calcium carbonate) if on warfarin?

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I was wondering my boy friends is taking both low dose aspirin and warfarin is it okay for him to use tums if he has heart burn?

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I take warfarin life-long. it makes my body extremely acidic. dr vogels antacid powder does not help. what can i take to keep my body at a healthy ph?

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What is coumadin (warfarin)?

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

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Do tums (calcium carbonate) work?

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Can tums be taken with heart stents?

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Can coumadin (warfarin) cause bruises?

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Can coumadin (warfarin) cause a skin rash?

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