Can you take warfarin and Prednisone together?

Answer 1

I have deep vein thrombosis in both legs. My doctor is a Vascular Surgeon. I am on coumadin for life, been this way for 8 years. 7.5 mg per day. I also have minor gout attacks, and he prescribed Colchicine for the gout. Advised that there would be no interaction risks with Coumadin. Of course, always check with your pharmacist and/or doctor, but my guy is very experienced, so this should not be a risk to combine the two drugs.....

Answer 2

Prednisone MAY impact your INR outcomes while concurrently taking warfarin or cummadin. Because the steriod may cause your INR to be raised with an increased risk of bleeding, prescribing prednisone while on this blood thinner should be done within special circumstances. Additionally, your INR should be monitored DURING the time when taking prednisone and afterward to ensure your INR levels have stabilized.

So yes, there are ocassions when prednisone (a steriod) will be prescribed to individuals on long term warfarin treatment. These individuals need to be monitored by their physician during this time and be encouraged to immediately report any adverse symptoms (that may indicate a bleed) immediately.

Answer 3

It can be done but only on recommendation of the doctor. The problem with this combination is that warfarin increases the risk of bleeding, and prednisolone increases the risk of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.

Answer 4

yes - I have been for 2 years and you will gain weight!!!