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A member asked:

Is there any interaction between bitter mellon (chinese herb) and warfarin?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Yes. Bitter Melon: contains Vitamin K. This will reduce the efficacy of Coumadin and increase your risk for thrombosis.

Answered 3/13/2021

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