Can I take vit. b12 with coumadin ?
Question posted by sally1b2b on 1 Nov 2012
Last updated on 1 November 2012 by happybrandee
4 Answers
There should be no interaction between them...
Do remember though that Vitamin B12 doesnt absorb when you take it by mouth. It needs to be either an injected form or a sublingual form otherwise you are wasting your money.
Yes, there is no interaction between them.
Hello sally1b2b,
Interactions between your selected drugs
No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. ALWAYS consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
Other drugs that your selected drugs interact with
Coumadin (warfarin) interacts with more than 400 other drugs.
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) interacts with more than 10 other drugs.
Interactions between your selected drugs and food
warfarin ↔ food
Applies to: Coumadin (warfarin)
Nutrition and diet can affect your treatment with warfarin. Therefore, it is important to keep your vitamin supplement and food intake steady throughout treatment. For example, increasing vitamin K levels in the body can promote clotting and reduce the effectiveness of warfarin. While there is no need to avoid products that contain vitamin K, you should maintain a consistent level of consumption of these products. Foods rich in vitamin K include beef liver, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, collard greens, endive, kale, lettuce, mustard greens, parsley, soy beans, spinach, Swiss chard, turnip greens, watercress, and other green leafy vegetables. Moderate to high levels of vitamin K are also found in other foods such as asparagus, avocados, dill pickles, green peas, green tea, canola oil, margarine, mayonnaise, olive oil, and soybean oil. However, even foods that do not contain much vitamin K may occasionally affect the action of warfarin. There are reports of patients who experienced bleeding complications and increased INR or bleeding times after consuming large quantities of cranberry juice, mangos, or pomegranate juice. Again, you do not need to avoid these foods completely, but it may be preferable to limit their consumption, or at least maintain the same level of use while you are receiving warfarin. Talk to your doctor or healthcare provider if you are uncertain about what foods or medications you take that may interact with warfarin. It is important to tell your doctor about all medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
https://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=2311-1529,754-3756&consumer=1
Take care,
maso.-
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