I am on coumadin (warfarin) for life for a dvt/pe where they found a factor 5 gene mutation. is there any alternative to coumadin (warfarin) that will allow me greens?

Not right now.: There is currently no oral drug (pill) that functions as well as coumarin. There are injectable forms of Heparin (for example, lovenox) but they are very expensive and have to be injected daily. You can still eat lettuce but you have to avoid things like spinach and other dark greens that are high in vitamin k.

Coumadin (warfarin) alternative: Some new drugs that can substitute for Coumadin (warfarin) and not require blood tests or diet change are available, like riveroxaban.