Question 1

what vitamin pills should not be taken when on copidegrel (plavix))?

Accepted Answer

: Vitamin E and vit E containing multivitamins appear to increase the antiplatelet effect of clopidogrel and should be discussed with current prescriber as caution will be needed for the duration of treatment with clopidogrel (Plavix).

Question 2

can i take vitamin k2 (menachinon) with plavix (clopidogrel)?  i have 3 stents in my heart.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Plavix (clopidogrel) is a platelet action inhibitor it will not be affected by Vitamin K which works as a factor in the coagulation system. The two are associated but not directly related to each other.

Question 3

currently prescribed plavix 75mg & aspirin 81mg after bilateral iliac vein stent placement last month. can i take b-complex, digestive enzyme, ginger extract, l-carnitine, l-glutamine, probiotic and vitamin d with the plavix and aspirin ?

Accepted Answer

: This seems like an excess of supplements. Keep your MD in the loop before you take any of these.. B complex and vit. D are OK- there is no study about the rest with Plavix.

Question 4

what are other names for vitamin k?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin K: Phytonadione is the chemical name for "vitamin K".  Vit K contains two natural vitamers: Vit K1 and Vit K2.  To make things more complicated, Vit K2 in turn, consists of a number of related subtypes. Names for Vit K1 are: phylloquinone, phytomenadione or phytonadione.  Vit K2 homologues are called menaquinones.  Synthetic types of Vit K also exist (K3, K4, K5)

Question 5

is vitamin k and e good for blemishes?

Accepted Answer

No substantial proof: An article in the Journal of the A A of Dermatology (10/06) concluded: “the evidence that topical vitamin E alone improves the appearance of blemishes, scars is poor. It is also associated with a high incidence of contact dermatitis. The use of vitamin E should, therefore, be discouraged.” As for vitamin K, in a study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Derm. 04/04 most people found no change.

Question 6

what amount vitamin k is in chloropyll?

Accepted Answer

Depends: leafy green vegetables are a good source of vit k. it depends on the source.

Question 7

what exactly is the function of vitamin k?

Accepted Answer

Clotting: Vitamin k function:

• vitamin k is necessary for normal blood clotting and synthesis of proteins found in plasma, bone, and kidneys.

Vitamin k sources:

• vitamin k is found in spinach, lettuce, kale, cabbage, cauliflower, wheat bran, organ meats, cereals, some fruits, meats, dairy products, eggs.

Wikipedia has very detailed information.

Question 8

what are some foods that are high in vitamin k?

Accepted Answer

Green leafy foods: Vitamin k is found in many foods, including some grains and fruits, but the major source is green leafy vegetables, with kale, collards, spinach, swiss chard and turnip greens having the highest concentrations.

Question 9

why do infants need vitamin k?

Accepted Answer

Proper clotting: Vitamin k is required for the proper function of our clotting system. Failure to give newborns vitamin K ,makes them at risk of spontaneous hemorrhage. The most worrisome would be into the brain (birth trauma) or with any surgical procedure. A single IM dose can protect baby until their body can generate the needed K from their diet.Gut germs convert the dietary K to an active form.

Question 10

is there vitamin k in bergamot?

Accepted Answer

Not so much: Bergamot is a type of orange that grows in italy, and is often used to flavor tea.  Green teas may be rich in vitamin k -- not so much the bergamot in it, though.  If you're on Coumadin (warfarin) or another blood thinning medication, your doctor will want to keep your bleeding time stable.

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Currently prescribed plavix 75mg & aspirin 81mg after bilateral iliac vein stent placement last month. can i take b-complex, digestive enzyme, ginger extract, l-carnitine, l-glutamine, probiotic and vitamin d with the plavix and aspirin ?

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