Bad cough and warfarin

[Rosanna75]

Hi all,

I had a bad cough for the past couple of days. Last night I hardly got any sleep.

So far I dont have fever, thankfully.

I am taking 15 mg of warfarin per day following my mitral valve replacement and I was wondering what medication I am allowed to take that doesn't interfere with warfarin.

I will try to go to boots later and ask a pharmacist but I just thought that maybe some of you on warfarin had already my same situation, and are able to share

Thank you

Rosanna

[judes]

I’ve been on warfarin for 20+ years for a non heart related problem.

There are so many drugs you can’t take it really is best to speak to a pharmacist they have the knowledge you need.

For coughs I’m a firm believer in honey, lemon juice and glycerine soothes and lubricates. All natural stuff

J

[Rosanna75 in reply to judes]

Thank you...I am drinking lots of warm water with ginger, lemon, honey and tiny bit of turmeric. I know that ginger and turmeric are not ideal with warfarin but it is working for now.

[judes in reply to Rosanna75]

I personally think if we took notice of everything that contraindicated with Warfarin, wether drugs or food, we wouldn’t eat or drink anything.

I have an allergy to Paracetamol and can’t take it makes me really poorly. So I take ibuprofen if needed, like the time I tripped over my sons bag and did my Achilles heel in! Docs don’t like it but they haven’t advised any alternative.

Hope your feeling better soon

J

[Rosanna75 in reply to judes]

Thank you.

You are absolutely right...I think what they are saying about food etc interacting with warfarin is just a guide line. I was avoiding broccoli and spinach at the beginning but made no difference.

Now I eat what I want and my INR seems doing much better. The only thing I experienced really effects my INR are antibiotics