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A member asked:

Inr 6.4 this am and still the dr wants me to continue to take 17.5 of coumadin (warfarin) is this normal?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Not normal: 6.4 is too high...Talk to your physician again or get a second opinion...Would not recommend taking 17.5mg as scheduled.

Dr Fisher and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/27/2021

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Dr. Benjamin Lerner answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

No: You may have extenuating circumstances, but this is not normal.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 1/27/2021

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