Blood Thinner (Anticoagulant) Forums (Page 38)

What is the purpose of using Clopitab A75 with Ecosprin 75 what is the function of these tablets ## Clopitab-A contains the active ingredients Clopidogrel and Aspirin, it is used to prevent blood clotting and for blood thinning. Ecosprin contains the active ingredient Aspirin, which is used for blood thinning in this dosage. Learn more Clopidogrel details here. Learn more Aspirin details here. Has your doctor prescribed these medications? ## Dear Dr. I am having High BP, Diabetic for last 5 years and managing with Homeopathy medicines and it was under control, Recently Dr.advaise me to take Telma H 1/2 Tablet for BP along with Ecosprin-AV 75 and Glycomet-250 Mg. besides for the resent problem of little enlargement of prostate bladder & Noises in my ears the NEROKIND PLUS & COGNI...

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I am taking pradaxa and want to change to a one dose a day drug. I have afib and want to make sure it is safe. I have only been on pradaxa for about 4-5 months. ## Hi Don, Generally, determining the safety of a drug is something your doctor should do based on your medical records and other personal health factors. But as far as any interactions go, I would suggest waiting till the Pradaxa is out of your system before starting up with Xarelto. Reason being is that there are potentially unsafe interactions between these two drugs. Quoted below are the precautions you should be aware of: "Talk to your doctor before using Pradaxa (dabigatran) together with Xarelto (rivaroxaban). Combining these medications can increase the risk of serious or life-threatening bleeding complications. If t...

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METHYOCOBAL 500 UG TABLE Please advise whether I can take a tablet dailyto boost my memory, while I am also taking warfarin 3.5 mg daily. Is there any interaction with the drug? ## Methylcobalamin is actually just a nutritional supplement, it's a form of vitamin B12. Learn more Methylcobalamin details here. As to taking it with the Warfarin, you should check with your doctor, before doing so. There has been some evidence to show that it may cause the Warfarin to be less effective. Learn more Warfarin details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I'm drinking methycobal now coz I have severe joints pain and numbness in my right hands,it can be treated with this..?

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why will insurance plans not pay for this when dr says it is important nto take and you cant afford it ## Pradaxa (dabigatran) is used to prevent stroke and blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation. Doctor's may say that it is an important medication to take; but this depends on whether or not you have a condition which requires this type of medication. If you do, I would suggest looking into other prescription drugs with similar indications. Insurance companies may accept one brand of this med over another. Ideally, you'd have to talk to your insurance company to find out specifically why they wouldn't cover this (as there could be many reasons), but I've seen insurance companies that only cover the cost of certain brand names and don't cover the cost of gen...

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I have high Blood pressure and take Pradaxa for A Fib Pressure is for the most part under control. Haven't noticed any afib for 2 years. would really like some help with ED. Would it a advisable to use Viagra. I am about 15 lbs overweight and 72 years of age. ## Hello, Art! How are you? It would be best, in this case, to check with your doctor. Whether or not you can take Viagra, or one of the other ED medications will depend on various factors, such as your INR and your actual blood pressure levels, because Viagra can also affect them. Is there anything else I can help with?

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can i take instaflex with xarelto ## Hello, Ollie! How are you? Since Instaflex is just an over the counter supplement, it has not been evaluated for possible interactions with prescription medications. Have you talked to your doctor about it? They may have a better idea on whether or not its safe from the experiences of other patients.

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Ihad my angioplasty done on 1st Aug 2011. I have been taking plavix 75mg for the past 2 weeks. This medicine is very costly 14 tablets costa around Rs1500/-around 30 dollars.I am from India. Can I replace this with Clopilet A 150 which also contains the same active ingrdinet clopidogrel anti coagulating agent pl advice I cant afford this medicine. ## Actually, Clopilet-A contains Clopidogrel and Aspirin, so I wouldn't advise switching to it, without your doctors approval. The regular Clopilet would be the equivalent medication that just contains Clopidogrel and, in that case, there should be no harm in switching, as long as you are taking the correct dosage. Are there any other questions or comments? ## Thank you sir for your reply Regards P.R.Narayanaswami ## I was takken off lipit...

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Since using prexum plus 4mg with pradaxa 110mg I find lost of memory, never had this before please help ## Hello, Paulina! How are you? I'm so sorry about the problem you've experiencing. When did this issue start? How long have you been taking these medications? Why are you taking them? Have you consulted your doctor?

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i am TAKING COUMADIN for one time small DVT and have had SEVERE HEADACHES! my doctor only cares about that INR Levels; as pain is not important to him! As an experiment; I stopped the coumadin for one day and ZERO HEADACHE...when i resumed the coumadin....it came right back!!! any one else suffering with this unwanted side effect? ## Hello, Sara! How are you? Headaches can be a side effect of Coumadin. How long have you been taking it? Usually, such side effects will taper off after about 4 to 6 weeks, once your body gets used to the medication. And honestly, if your doctor isn't listening to you, then it might be time to consult a different doctor that's going to pay attention. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## thank u for your input. i actually have been 'clear...

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Can I take supradol (after tooth extraction) while taking warfarin? ## Hello, D! How are you? Sorry about the dental problem. No, you shouldn't take this, unless your doctor specifically tells you that it is safe for you to do so. Supradol contains the active ingredient Ketorolac, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and it can actually cause additional blood thinning. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Where can I take my mom to have her Sintrom test in Los Angeles, as she will be visiting with me for 3 months from Europe? Do I need to bring her to a specific doctor to have her tested and get her prescription? ## Hello, Carm! How are you? I hope you enjoy the visit with your mother. Do you currently have a PCP that you see regularly? If so, I'd suggest asking them, if you are an established patient, they may be willing to see her a few times, while she's here and handle it for you.

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I am on effient blood thinner after a heart stent placement. I was just prescribed efudex. will this increase the blood thinning effect ? ## If you're using it topically, the side effects are usually minimal. However, it would be best to double check with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain. Is your INR checked regularly?

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whats at least 5 otc drugs containing warfarin?? ## Warfarin is a blood thinner and is available by prescription only, there are no over the counter preparations that contain it. The reason for this is due to its unpredictable nature, it can react with many foods and a person's INR must be checked regular to make sure they are taking the proper dosage of it. Learn more Warfarin details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## i meant 5 otc drug interactions ## What types of food? ## i am taking the lakewood course also. so same question!! ha ha

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I can't remember taking my 4mg dose of Warfarin today. I have a mechanical heart valve and my INR is stable and tested every 3 months.. Shall I take 4mg now which would mean if I have taken it earlier, I will have taken 8mg today? ## Hello, Allan! How are you? This is something you should really check with your doctor about, it would be remiss of anyone else that isn't familiar with your medical history to try to advise you. However, your doctor will be able to let you know what you should do in such instances. Learn more Warfarin details here. In the future, you need to find a way to keep track of whether or not you've taken it. In my case, since I found myself frequently forgetting, I use an application on my phone that alerts me when it's time to take my medication an...

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ive fallen into the medicare donut hole, am on Plavix, Coumadin and 3 blood pressure meds. I just found a sample box of Plavix with 20 pills in a blister pack (sealed) but expired 2/2011.. squibb and pharm refuse to comment on use... I don't have $96 to get a 1 month supply especially since I have to now pay full amt for Coumadin and other meds.. wondering if I can alternate expired Plavix with the 14 pills of new Plavix I was able to get. (im over limits for govt help by $350 so am in a quandary) please help ## Hello, Tonya! How are you? Sorry about the predicament that you're in. And yes, they won't comment, because they don't want to be held liable. No one is really going to be able to advise you on this, other than to say to throw them away. I'm very sorry! It...

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I am a patient with double valve replacement and prescribed anticoagulant to keep my inr at a particular level. I am being given antibiotics for dental infection and also pantocid dsr. I want to know if it interferes with "acitrom" the anticoagulant I am being given.

I'm a person who had mitral valve replacement 12 year before my doctor said to avoid high intake of vitamin k because of i'm taking warfarin (blood thinner tablets ) tablets. can i take this becosule capsules for vitamin b12 ? is it safe for me ? ## Hello, Mahendra! How are you? Yes, Becosule should be safe for you, it only contains a complex of the B vitamins, with no Vitamin K, but please double check with your doctor, before taking it. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thanks Vervon

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I have been drinking & taking warfarin for over 1 year now pretty much nightly & have been keeping my INR 99% of the time where it is suppose to be? So what is the big Hype about not drinking or only 2 in 1 week period? ## Hello, Terri! How are you? Alcohol can also cause blood thinning, so for people with a very touchy INR that rarely remains stable, it could be very dangerous for them to drink. Learn more Warfarin details here. My dad always liked just one beer a day and he's also been on it for years, but his doctor never worried about it, because his INR usually stayed pretty stable and near where it should be. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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I take 3mg of warfarin daily. As supradyn contains vitamin K is it safe for me? ## It's highly doubtful, since Vitamin K can effect your blood clotting, it should generally be avoided, when taking Warfarin, usually you are even told to avoid foods that contain a lot of it, such as spinach. Learn more Warfarin details here. Have you talked to your doctor about it? They may be able to adjust your Warfarin dose to accommodate for it, or help you find a supplement that doesn't have vitamin K in it. My dad takes it and his doctor was able to help find several options that he can safely take. ## can you tell us the name of that substitute supliments ?

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Found half or this pill in my house trying to find out what it is - WAR with TA under and looks like a 7 on the other side ## Hello, Angel! How are you? I'm not completely sure, since we don't have the full imprint… However, with the WAR on it, I think this might be a Warfarin tablet, it's a blood thinner. There is one that's orange, oblong and has the marking WARFARIN over TARO on one side and a large number 5 on the other, so only seeing half of that could easily cause it to look like a 7, since you'd just be seeing half of the 5. It's a 5mg tablet. Learn more Warfarin details here. Does anyone in your family take Warfarin? Or perhaps a visiting relative?

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