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what vitamins ok with warfarin

FGtri
FGtri
Does anyone know what common vitamins are ok to take. I stopped taking multivitmains when I had started warfarin. But I assume I can still take Vit. C, Vit D, etc. I want to start taking some vitiamins that would be beneficial. Thanks!
rmb
rmb
Large amounts of vitamin C may decrease the effectiveness of warfarin, from what I've read, but I think you'd have to really take a lot. I take vitamin D because I have a significant deficiency. It hasn't interacted with my wafarin. I know people here who take vitamin B12 with no issues too.

You can take a mutli vitamin but most have vitamin k so if you start taking it just maybe check your INR a bit initially to see if it changes anything.

Personally, I've done away with a lot of vitamin and supplements and not because of warfarin. I think most people, unless they have a deficiency or an absorption problem, get proper vitamins through eating a balanced diet.
TossNTurn
TossNTurn
I don't take a multivitamin either. (Just read a report in Consumer Reports a few months ago about how, like RMB said, we should be getting most of this through our regular food.) Even if you pick one with Vit K in it, just get your INR tested a few extra times for a while and adjust your dose as needed (IF needed).

I do have a couple of things that I will take, however. I take magnesium daily for another medical issue. I also take Calcium and Vit D, just because I know warfarin can inhibit calcium absorption. I also take fish oil, on the recommendation of my doctor. I'll also throw some Vit C down there if I feel like I'm getting sick--never had that affect my INR.

If you're thinking about specific things, you can always check with a pharmacist to see about possible interactions. Even so, you should keep an eye on your INR after starting anything new, just to be safe.
rmb
rmb
You know, I keep forgetting to take my calcium and my doc really wants me to take it for the reason Toss mentioned below, coupled with my age.

I actually do have absorption problems because I have ulcerative colitis, but even so I just really think for the most part, I'm getting what I need. I take Emergen-C packets when I'm getting sick and I haven't noticed any real affect on my INR
FGtri
FGtri
Great advice. Thanks. Also, good to know about Emergen-C. I used to take that when I got sick, but haven't since warfarin. Good to know its not a real issue. But I'll be sure to check INR to see how anything affects it.
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