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Can vitamin e overdose increases anticoagulant activity of warfarin?

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Dr. Richard Williams answered

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YEs it can: Vitamin e has been shown to have anticoagulation effects. If you are taking warfarin and vitamin e, you should make sure your physician is aware. Remember- just because its a vitamin doesn't mean it has no downside.

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Answered 7/7/2013

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