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Can drinking grape juice cause an INR to increase when taking coumadin?
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What could cause a INR of 10.8 in a hospital setting while taking coumadin?
Overdosage. Stop coumadin and give Vitamin K as an antidote. Bleeding is a risk.
Can cranberry juice lower platelet levels?
No, not to my knowledge. However, cranberry can interact with warfarin (Coumadin), which is a blood thinner. The interaction has nothing to do with platelets; however, it is thought to increase warfarin's effectiveness (i.e. it will cause your INR to increase and may cause you to bleed). If you are taking warfarin, it would be advisable to either eat a consistant amount of cranberry or avoid it altogether.
Can drinking to much beer cause a uti?
No, but alcohol can increase the discomfort of UTI.
What changes the INR in coumadin levels?
Do strawberries have enough vitamin K to cause your INR to drop while on Coumadin \
Does drinking protein cause constipation?
Drinking protein shakes does not cause constipation, unless you get no water or fiber in your body too. The best way to avoid constipation is increase in fluids and fiber.
Can one take Aleve for pain when taking metronidazole?
Yes. But you should avoid drinking alcohol while taking metronidazole - it can cause you to be very sick.
Does increase in urinating happen when dieting?
If you are still eating a balanced diet, urination would not necessarily change. If you added drinking more water, that may cause an increase.
Can you take coumadin and robitussin dm?
You can take over the counter Robitussin safely. The DM syrup does not have anything like aspirin or an NSAID drug in it. Coumadin will not interact with the DM Robitussin. When taking coumadin, what you want to watch out for over the counter are NSAIDS - Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. These drugs can cause blood thinning also. Check the ingredients list before you take over the counter drugs with Coumadin.
Is fish oil capsules safe to take with coumadin?
Things to avoid while taking coumadin. acetaminophen (Tylenol), aspirin, or NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) unless under instruction from your doctor. NSAIDs are drugs such as celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac (Voltaren), ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), indomethacin, naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), piroxicam (Feldene). These drugs can cause serious bleeding in your stomach or intestines. Avoid sudden changes in your diet. Vitamin K decreases the effects of Coumadin. Large amounts of vitamin K are found in foods such as liver, broccoli, brussels sprouts, spinach, Swiss chard, coriander, collards, cabbage, and other green leafy vegetables. before changing the amounts of these foods in your diet consult your doctor. Avoid eating cranberries, drinking cranberry juice, or taking cranberry herbal products. Avoid drinking alcohol, which can increase some of the side effects of this medication. Avoid sports or activities that could result in a bruising or bleeding injury. Use extra caution to avoid cuts when brushing your teeth or shaving.
Does eating or drinking chocolate while pregnant cause dark-skinned babies?
No. That's silly. But drinking too much chocolate milk can negate the calcium you should be taking in.
Can drinking beer and taking cozaar cause swelling in ankles?
Drinking too much and not getting enough exercise will cause swelling. Keep taking your Cozaar, lay off the booze and get some moderate exercise every day or so -- and eat healthy foods without too much salt or fat in them.
Will coumadin cause ED?
Almost anything's possible but no studies suggest this and it's very unlikely.
