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What could cause a INR of 10.8 in a hospital setting while taking coumadin?
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∙ 15y ago
Overdosage. Stop coumadin and give Vitamin K as an antidote. Bleeding is a risk.
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Mixing aspirin and coumadin?
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I don't know exactly what you mean by "major" weight gain, but, I've been on coumadin for about 8 years now, and within the first 6 months of taking it I gained about 10 lbs. without changing my diet or exercise routine. I've tried to lose it, but it won't go away. I told my doc. this and he said that according to the 'experts' out there, coumadin doesn't cause weight gain. But, he also said that it was the only thing that could've caused it in me based on everything I've told him. He assured me it was most likely water weight instead of fat. Hope this helps!
What natural or prescription products have a direct effect on Coumadin?
ANY drug that is a BLOOD THINNER, including aspirin, should be used only on a doctors advice. Coumadin, when used with aspirin can cause excessive bleeding or lack of ability for blood to clot.
Can Warfarin or Coumadin cause a urinalysis to test positive for opiates?
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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.
