warfarin dosage adjustment

A drastic change in diet can alter INR also, but in my own personal experience, it has usually been other meds that caused me to need to change my warfarin dosage and not my diet. An INR that is consistently out of range is dangerous. Don't worry about maintaining the same dose of warfarin. Worry about maintaining an INR that is consistently within range. Whatever dose of warfarin you have to take to stay in range is okay.

I test my own blood and adjust my dosage of warfarin. Usually I'm right in range 2.5 to 3.5 (2 art heart valves). About 6 to 8 weeks ago, I took augmentin for 10 days, 2 weeks ago, I took another antibiotic for 5 days. Since then, my PT/INR has been too low, 2.0. My diet and meds have stayed the same. I've been increasing my dose, yet it's still too low. Is it normal for this change? Please see my profile! Can it indicate my lupus activity?

I take warfarin. I have a cut on my lip that will not stop bleeding. Can you help me with a way to do this.

I had to change doctors mid way through the dosage adjustment as I moved to Japan and my communication with the doctors here is minimum, thanks to a language barrier!!!

I take Warfarin as follows: 3mg 2xda for 2 da and 4mg 2xda rest of week. Can't seem to get my levels even. Is the dosage too little or not enough?

This will improve the blood circulation to the brain. If this keeps persisting consult your doctor for metoprolol dosage adjustment. It is usually recommended to have an INR of 2.0 to 3.0 for basic "blood-thinning" needs. If the INR is higher - about 2.5 to 3.5, it means it is more thinner to prevent clotting. So, keep monitoring your INR values and keep yourself mobile to prevent blood clot formation in the legs. Take Care. Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

As far as I'm aware, Coumadin is just one of the brand names of warfarin. It's like if I want some Clopidogrel (another form of anti platelet med) I could ask for either Clopidogrel or Plavix, Plavix is the brand name the drug company trades the medication under.

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.

1) has anyone else experienced over dosage of blood thinners ( warfarin or bradax) with brain lining thinning and the onset of dementia symptoms? 2) how can i convince my mother's specialist to reduce the bradax dosage...his main cocern is lawsuits and mi e is my mother's welfare...

I have been on Warfarin for over a month and suddenly developed a rash on my arms and legs. What can I do about it?

ve tried to read as much as I can about warfarin along the way. I even went to a day-long CEU workshop for medical professionals on warfarin management and got the certificate. But I'm still not an expert. To my way of thinking, the experts are the hematologists, pharmacists, and other health professionals who manage large numbers of people's warfarin on a daily basis.

Hi, I'm 37 and I've had a whole list of complications when it came to female issues. I had a partial hysterectomy in 2006 due to a prolapsed uterus. In 2008, I develop a hemorrhagic cyst on my left ovary. It grew to the size of a grape fruit and relocated to where my uterus use to be, attached itself to my abdominal wall, bladder, and bowel.

83, The doctor has now increase my weekend dosage to 100mcg but I still feel this is not enough. I feel 125mcag along with 100mcg every other day would be more suitable for me. Please advise as I'm concern about about my baby.

m severely HYPO right now. My problem is my endo is out of town for two weeks and I need an adjustment ASAP should I add 25mcg to see if this helps or should I wait it out? Have you ever taken a diuretic? My symptoms are: swelling tingling in my hands, feet and around my mouth fatigue dizziness blood pressure is all over the place high heart rate foggy thinking dry skin headaches that won't go away even with meds weight gain (which could be from the swelling) Thanks for your help!!

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I COPIED THIS FROM THE WALGREENS DRUG INTERACTION OPTION ON THEIR WEBSITE... I JUST PICKED A COUMADIN DOSAGE.... I thought I should post it since it says a moderate interaction is possible. Again...this is copied from walgreens site.

I have been on Wellbutrin for about 8 weeks, 6 weeks at 150mg and 2 weeks at 300mg (150mg taken twice a day). It has really helped with my depression, but it makes me severely hyped-up and I can't sleep more than 2-4 hours a night. Does this go away, or is my dosage too high? Would it be safe to take it all in the morning so that the effects calm down before bedtime?

The same rules apply as with the initial adjustment period, so to be fair, you should give the medication another 4-6 weeks after your dosage was increased. Many times improvements can be seen before that, but to be safe, being that everyone responds differently to medications, 4-6 weeks will ensure you've given it ample time. If after that time, you STILL aren't seeing improvements, then it's definitely time to speak with your doc and reevaluate your regimen.

Just wonder if this doctor should have taken my pt/inr prior to prescibing this med so he could properly dosage the warfarin? he did alot of bloodwork Wednesday which i have not heard back on..but something just doesn't seem right with these intense symptoms and to do what they did to me.

My name is Joyce and I am 70 years old, I've been on Coumadin for over a year and my doctor has changed my dosage so many times, if your INR is too high do you take some vil."K",and what happens if it too low. my other problem is that my legs or rather the feet feel like lead, walking any distance is out of the question but my legs never felt like this, feels like my energy level is from 0-100, I feel like 15%. what can I DO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi i suffer from blood clots i suffered a PE, arterial clots and dvt all at the same time, i also clotted while on warfarin in hospital so the doctors want my inr higher than most between 2 and 3. My last inr results were 2.9 and i take 8mg of warfarin.

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