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My inr is 3.3. i accidentally took a double dose of coumadin today, i.e. an extra 10mg. i have been taking 10mg every day except 5mg one day each week?

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

See MD: See the MD prescribing your Coumadin to make some adjustments over the next couple of days. Also ask about switching to a novel anticoagulant that does not require monitoring and has less risk of bleeding. Rest and no vigorous activities that may cause bleeding. Good luck.

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Answered 10/24/2017

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