Pulmonary Embolism Support Group

Since I have hyperhomocysteinemia, I'm on a by prescription only viamin called Foltx which had 1mg of folate, 1mg of B-12, and B-6. No problems with INR.

On thing about B-12, it passes through you body vary rapidly so absorption is minimal. Intramuscular injection is the best way to received full benefits of B-12. I was on it for 2 years that way before FOLTX came out. For me, the folate was more important then the B-vitamins which can also be a problem in many patients with homocysteine issues. BTW, for me, I found that the B-vitamins helped relieve some of the fatigue associated with Coumadin and it was something my doctor suggested in addition to the folate.

This isn't exact, as in a b12 tablet, but I drink 2-3 sugarfree Red Bull's during the week when I am tired of coffee and want some caffiene and the can says...
Niacin 100%
B6 250%
B12 80%
RDA, amongst other things. My INR has been very stable. When you start anything new do you try your first dose(s) 2-3 days before your next blood test? At least sets the mind to ease. Hope it helps. -P

Thanks Guys.

I've gotten to a place where I generally don't worry too much about what impacts INR anymore but thought I’d ask since it's a new thing I'm introducing into my supplement and vitamin arsenal.

I'm going to start taking it a few days before my next INR check to see if it does anything.

Use caution with the Red Bull, a report last year showed Red Bull can put you at risk for developing blood clots:

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?s...

Thanks RetiredNavy, who knew? Back to coffee with my oatmeal :-0

rmb, I take vitamins B-12, B-6, Potassium, Citracal and Flintstones chewables and they don't affect my INR. I found one thing that does affect my INR and that's when I don't stay hydrated enough, weird huh?

Like you RMB, I've relaxed much more about my INR. Every time I ask the pharmacist if something is going to mess with it he says "Everything affects your INR, just take it and let your doc know you're taking it." Can you believe it? I asked him to promise he'll tell me if something will make me croak on the spot at least, which he did, so I'm cool.
The only supplements I take now are a B Complex, Vitamin D, and a Calcium/Magnesium combo (these to support perimeno and a bum thyroid, and the Vit. D because I live in a sunless tundra for 6 months of the year). The rest I try to get from diet. There's iron in chocolate, right?

LOL Lauralu, Chocolate is it's own food group and has all the necessary vitamins and supplements required by the human body, right?