Warfarin and alcohol consumption

Common Questions and Answers about Warfarin and alcohol consumption

jantoven

Avatar f tn I have been suffering with severe anxiety for a few years now. I have been put on medication but always too freaked out to try it. This past summer i tried citalopram and well it helped with my mood but not my anxiety. My doctor prescribed me effexor but once again i was afraid and didn't take it. Now that the sun is going down and school is piling up, i'm feeling more anxious and depressed so i decided to try effexor.
Avatar m tn Enhanced hypoprothrombinemic response to warfarin has been reported in patients with acute alcohol intoxication and/or liver disease. The proposed mechanisms are inhibition of warfarin metabolism and decreased synthesis of clotting factors. Binge drinking may exacerbate liver impairment and its metabolic ability in patients with liver dysfunction. The risk of bleeding may be increased. Conversely, reductions in INR/PT have also been reported in chronic alcoholics with liver disease.
Avatar n tn I was put on Warfarin (Coumadin) but was not given any warning about alcohol and at least on 2 occasions drank quite heavily (about 5 or 6 glasses of wine in one evening). I have had a series of bodily changes including increased veins on my nose face and on the palms of my hand. Upon returning to the States, I consulted with a doctor who suggested that I get off coumadin given that my clots were in superficial veins. However, two days following my getting off coumadin, (1.
Avatar f tn so I didn't know I was pregnant until I was 9weeks. so you know, I kept going out with friends and drinking. did any of you drink a lot before you knew? and do you think it's s big problem?
Avatar f tn I'm 23 weeks and am curious how much alcohol you're allowing yourself to drink?
Avatar f tn I was on medication after removal surgery but my prescription lapsed and it was not renewed. I let it go, the doctors didn't realize and somehow it just fell through the cracks and got lost in the shuffle. Needless to say, I am now back on regular thyroid medication. I greatly appreciate your information to my question and if you have any additional insight, I would welcome it. Thank you very much!
Avatar n tn Hi, I was diagnosed with Pulmonary Embolism 3 years ago with hypercoagulability (genetic) and have been on 2.5mg of Warfarin per day for the past 3 years. I have just had an abdominal scan, and was told that I have a dense, fatty liver. I have tried to eat as healthy as possible, but had to cut a lot of greens out of my diet, as it affected my INR and would have lead to me having to increase my Warfarin dosage. Now I am not sure if this lead to the 'fatty liver'problem.
Avatar m tn http://www.hepatitis.va.gov/provider/guidelines/2006HCV-groups.asp Patients with Ongoing Alcohol Use in those who completed HCV therapy, SVR was similar in drinkers and nondrinkers . Thus, alcohol users should not be excluded from antiviral therapy but treatment adherence should be stressed Patients with Ongoing Alcohol Use Alcohol is an important cofactor in the progression of HCV disease to cirrhosis and HCC (43) .
Avatar m tn He has seen dentists, jaw specialists (wears a night mouthguard), had an MRI (clear), had acupuncture and seen a chiropractor. All to no avail. Can his tmj and tinnitus be caused by excess alcohol consumption? He does drink everyday..... more+ than the recommended daily amount. I feel the alcohol may have a role is causing or worsening his issues.
Avatar f tn Even if a TIPS is functioning, active alcohol use can override its beneficial effects and can thus lead to the ascites and the variceal bleed recurring. Relapses like this really do necessitate that he enter into a relapse prevention program.
Avatar m tn I know that I'm an alcoholic, and have been since I was 10. When I was a kid, I used to get into my mom's wine and beer, and later got with friends with the same interests and started developing my drinking career. Over the years, I have been successful in my drinking career (as well as my scientific and family life) BUT the difference now is that I can't stop. I know about AA and have been to rehab and all that stuff. I have cirrhosis and continue to drink approx.
Avatar f tn Here's a number for Copaxone Shared Solutions information line 1-800-887-8100. I've never heard of any MS drugs prohibiting sensible alcohol consumption, but I'd refer you to the number above to get it from the horse's mouth, so to speak.
Avatar f tn If you have too little warfarin in your body, you may be at risk for forming dangerous blood clots. Medications, food and alcohol can also interfere with warfarin, making close monitoring even more important. Warfarin is taken once daily at the same time every day, preferably in the evening, with or without food. Many drugs can potentially interfere with warfarin and may cause your INR to change, putting you at risk for bleeding or a clot.
Avatar n tn Some subjective improvement may be seen right away, but this is usually due to the overall benefits of alcohol detoxification. If alcohol consumption continues, vitamin supplementation alone is not enough to improve the symptoms of most individuals. Nutritional therapy with intervenous or intermuscular injections of multivitamins is beneficial to implement until the person can maintain adequate oral nutritional intake. Treatments also include vitamin supplementation (especially thiamine).
Avatar n tn I think 2 regular sized bottles of beer in one weekend will not effect your health.... assuming you're not taking prescription drugs with an alcohol warning and you eat a normal/healthy diet.
Avatar m tn Just reading some of the posts and after talking to other sources, i got the impression that alcohol consumption whilst on interferon is worse than drinking pre treatment or after treatment. SVR achieved or not. I donthave another appointement til next feb and i genuinely really want to know. Thank muchly in advance in anyone can shed some light on this!
Avatar n tn So let me ask this....if a man consumes drugs and alcohol would the ingredients of the drugs and alcohol be present in the womans urine analysis after she consumes his sperm?
Avatar n tn ABSTRACT Alcohol consumption accelerates liver damage and diminishes the anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV) effect of interferon alfa (IFN-) in patients with HCV infection. It is unknown, however, whether alcohol enhances HCV replication and promotes HCV disease progression. The availability of the HCV replicon containing hepatic cells has provided a unique opportunity to investigate the interaction between alcohol and HCV replicon expression.
Avatar f tn m no doctor (though I did get an honorary degree in retail pharmaceutical sales and consumption). Why does your family object? In addition, recent studies now suggest that even 1 or 2 drinks a day can contribute to health risks that far outweigh any benefits that such moderation may bring. And most definitely, alcohol consumption of any amount will worsen many existing medical conditions.
Avatar m tn What is the time lapse between consumption of two drinks and increased heart rate(in some indivuduals)? Can it occur 5 hours later causing awakening?
Avatar f tn The combination of alcohol and lorazepam may result in depressed heart and breathing functions; therefore, lorazepam should not be administered to intoxicated patients. Alcoholism and depression are frequently associated, leading to a high potential for alcohol-antidepressant interactions. Alcohol increases the sedative effect of tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil and others), impairing mental skills required for driving.
Avatar n tn the result was negative for both.But i am worried whether the alcohol consumption will give a false result.kindly advise so that i can move my life ...........