Warfarin & Vitamin Supplements

[LauraUK]

Hi there, does anyone take vitamin supplements whilst on Wafarin? I am looking to take Magnesium, Calcium & Vit D. Wondering if anybody does?

[Shar28]

Hello, I’d suggest looking on the AF Association website where there are a coupe of factsheets about foods and drugs which can affect Warfarin and checking with a pharmacist too.

My husband takes Warfarin and vitamin D without any issues, but everyone’s different so I can’t say whether it would be ok for you or not.

Best wishes.

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Whilst many people on Warfarin take these supplements their underlying heath conditions and overall health vary tremendously. What is good for A may not be so for B.

As with all vitamins/supplements you need to talk to your GP before adding these in. Vitamin K is a known issue with Warfarin but so is Vitamin E (in high doses), St John's Wort and many others.

[Mary_Janet]

I am on life long warfarin and take a multi vitamin which I buy at my local health food store. It is their own brand advanced formula does not contain any vitamin K but does contain the things you are looking for. The shop owner was very helpful ,the joys of a small local shop. I pay approx. £ 6.5O for 50 tablets.

Best wishes Mary