Comments on: What Are The Common Coumadin Medication Interactions?

By: fazilat

fazilat — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:26:09 +0000

hi I am on warfarin takes a little time to get into the routine then it becomes second nature. i was 42 when i had the op aortic valve replacement and i had no choice it was mechanical only. i eat all types of food, medication i check with the doc and blood testing time is getting longer i.e from 3 days now to monthly. good luck with whatever you decide.
fazilat

By: Frank Brady

Frank Brady — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:38:44 +0000

Is there a natural substitute for coumadin? Does coumadin interact negatively with metformin, simvastatin, lisonpril, atenolol?

By: Anne Cahill

Anne Cahill — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:35:08 +0000

This is in reply to Maureen. I had arotic value surgery 21 years ago this past June 2nd. I have a mechanical value. I was 43 at the time of my surgery. I am on coumadin and I do take Lipitor. Recently, I started taking simvastatin instead of Lipitor for about 4 months. I did not like being on simvastatin so I switched back to Lipitor. Yes, the coumadin blood tests are a pain, but for me at the time it seemed the only way to go because I really didn’t want to face another heart surgery in my life time. However, that said if I had been much older, I think at this time I would have taken my chances and gone with the tissue valve. Goodluck, and know that once the surgery is over you are going to feel so much better after your recovery process. Remember to think positive! It will help so much in your recovery.

By: Maureen Sadang

Maureen Sadang — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:46:06 +0000

I am scheduled for surgery to replace the aortic valve. I can’t decide which kind of valve to choose. the warfarin treatment seems so cumbersome and risky. Do warfarin users find it workable or is it better to go with the tissue valve and pray that research comes up with some better answers before the valve wears out? thanks for any input, Maureen- I am taking simvastatin which according to your list is not compatible with warfarin. I also use Tylenol. what are the alternatives? thanks again