I ate one dose extra of Warfarin. I'm panicking.

[hrshlol]

I have my prescription of 5mg daily. I accidentally took 2 doses of that. What to do?

[BobD Volunteer]

Nothing. Miss tomorrow's dose and then carry on as normal other than get an extra INR test done in a few days. You won't die honest. Just be careful not to bang your head for a couple of days.

[hrshlol in reply to BobD]

Thanks for this. Should I get an appointment. My INR stays between 2 and 3 even on this high dose

[BobD Volunteer in reply to hrshlol]

Dose is irrelevant. It is the way your body metabolises warfarin. Some are on 15 mg + for the same INR. I doubt it will shoot up at all but just ring through and get a test organised for a few days time to satisfy yourself. really.

[hrshlol in reply to BobD]

Thanks for your assistance. I was literally thinking that I'll get brain hemorrhage. lol

[BobD Volunteer in reply to hrshlol]

Just don't go head banging tonight , race your motorbike without a helmet and NO BMXing. Even if your INR went up to 5 there is little extra risk . Remember many people with stents or mechanical valves have a range of 3.5 -4 .

[hrshlol in reply to BobD]

I actually don't have mechanical valves. I had bypass in 2013 since then I'm prescribed Warfarin with Clopilet.

[Hidden in reply to hrshlol]

Think Bob was meaning people do have higher INR for example people with mechanical valves

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Hidden]

Yes that is what I mean. 2 to 3 is normal for AF but some conditions require higher INR.

[pauline5 in reply to hrshlol]

when i first went on warfrian i had to take 3 mg 1 tablet but i took 3 tablets i never relized till much later i was taking note of everything my body was doing i was on the net looking to see what could happen but nothing did ofcourse j been on it so long now im very careful

[meadfoot]

If you are worried you could ring 111 assuming you are in the UK, see what they say in order to put your mind at rest.

[tibetan36]

Chew on some lettuce leaves help? 😬

[hrshlol in reply to tibetan36]

Eh I was uselessly panicking. No signs of internal/external bleeding has shown up. I'm feeling normal, I've check my previous INR reports, even on high doses of 6-8mg my INR was around 3, but the target is 4.5 and 5. I'm getting a test tomorrow tho.

[tibetan36]

Awesome 👍

This forum provides great support as we learn about our own condition.

[hrshlol in reply to tibetan36]

Yes, I've read like tons of articles about overdosing warfarin and that's why I got anxious. I think I have to be more responsible to deal with such sensitive drug.

[LindaDaisy]

If my INR test is high, I have liver and broccoli and cauliflower for tea. One of my favourites but I tend not to eat it very often as it lowers my INR.

[opal11uk]

well, if it was me I wouldn't take the next dose but wouldn't hurt for you to ring your surgery to put your mind at rest

[MarkS]

One advantage of warfarin is that its effects are quite slow. So variations on a daily basis make relatively little difference.

For instance I once did an experiment when I had spare Coaguchek test strips that were about to go out of date. I deliberately missed a dose one day. My INR went from 2.5 to 2.2. Then the next day I doubled my dose and my INR went up to 2.5 again.

Of course it would be very dangerous to have done that if I had been on NOACs.

[checkmypulse]

When I was on warf (now Edoxaban) I mistakenly took 2 8mg doses about a hour apart, so I missed the next day, took 5mg the next day, 7mg the next and then back on 8mg. My INR was due 6 days later and was normal readings!

[hrshlol in reply to checkmypulse]

Ow man. I'm stress free now.