christy0010... do?
Ibuprofen - my dr. perscribed me ibuprofin but I take warfin I read it could be fatal what should i?
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- 28 Jan 2012 by christy0010
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- pain, ibuprofen, warfarin
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Added 28 Jan 2012:
I read it can cause ulcers that can bleed and should not be taken with warfin I feel really confused.
Answers (6)
28 Jan 2012
NSAIDs should be administered with oral anticoagulants only if benefit outweighs risk. The INR should be checked frequently and oral anticoagulant dosage adjusted accordingly, particularly following initiation or discontinuation of NSAIDs in patients who are stabilized on their anticoagulant regimen. One should report any signs of unusual bleeding or bruising to their doc/pharmacist, including pain, swelling, headache, dizziness, weakness, prolonged bleeding from cuts, increased menstrual flow, vaginal bleeding, nosebleeds, bleeding of gums from brushing, red or brown urine, or red or black stools. Salicylates (except aspirin) appear to have less effect on coagulation and may be preferable in treatment with oral anticoagulants. Nevertheless, caution is advised and close monitoring for gastrointestinal bleeding is recommended, particularly in elderly or debilitated patients.
Foe more info do talk with your doc/pharmacist who may have prescribed the meds.
Take care, best wishes!
28 Jan 2012
I am on warfarin. I would not take Ibuprofen - examples are Advil and Motrin. I would take Tylenol. On the web, look up Cough and Cold & Coumadin (warfarin). I hate to say it, but a lot of the doctors are not up on what we can take. On the web, look up everything you can . Try it in a dozen different ways and you will find a lot of information. We have to take charge of our care. Keep a diary od what you eat and meds you take, to see how it effects your INR. Good Luck!
nkelto
christy0010
29 Jan 2012
one says not to and the other one says its ok
nkelto
29 Jan 2012
I have read and heard numerous things about avoiding ibuprofen while on coumadin. I am not a doctor, but I don't take it anymore. Which is a shame because it works better for me than acetaminophen.
meyati
Mary632009
DemoninDC30 Jan 2012
Have you seen a Hematologist? It does not appear by what you have said that your cardiologist has determined the cause of your strokes. What do you mean that they removed the clot in your leg? Did they actually do surgery to remove the clot in your leg and then you had the 6 strokes?
Regarding your Zantac usage, you may be one of the groups of people where it interacts with the Warfarin and causes a hypoprothrombinemic effect. This means that you have an increased physiological risk for bleeding. This including the hypoprothrombinemic effect of Ibuprofen could be a real issue for you. The question you need to ask your cardiologist is why she is recommending Ibuprofen? Is it because it has inhibition of platelet adhesion and aggregation along with pain relief or this is her favorite pain reliever?
christy0010
31 Jan 2012
I was an iv drug user and I got endocarditis it destroyed a valve to my heart the dr said that part of my valve broke off and ended up causing a blood clot in my left leg they did a 2 hr surgery on my leg to remove the clot. When I went into the hospital I had already had 3 strokes after they did the surgery I had 3 more I it wasn't till the last stroke that I lost all feeling on the right side of my body. My left side of my brain had blood clots that made my brain swell from lack of oxygen and when they burst I was in a coma.They said I would never walk or talk and I would be like a 3 year for the rest of my life.
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thank you that was helpful I just don't have a lot of trust in what some drs. say I had 6 strokes in march and open heart surgery in nov . Before I had the first stroke the drs. sent me home with ibuprofen and bacterium the next day I had to go back to the hospital and finally someone found the clot in my leg.They removed it and I had 6 strokes on the left side of my brain. Now I know the warning say something about strokes or heart problems not to take it but after I spoke to my cardiologist she assured me it will be ok if I take zanax to for ulcers. My INR has been low that should have told her something.One says yes one says no.I think I am just not going to take the ibuprofen better safe then sorry. But thank you for taking the time to help me.
Most welcome. important is to stay well, take care, best wishes!