Taking vitamins D3 and K2

[Limlim]

Taking D3 and advised by a friend to take K2 as it works better. After HA 5 years ago I’m on Candestartan, Bispropolol And Rosuvastatin and aspirin . Does anyone know if these vitamins are safe with these meds.

[Hidden]

Hello

I take vitamin D just the ordinary one as I have low levels and have to and on a cocktail of heart medications

Wherever you get your repeat meds from I would ask them as they are experts in what we can take and what not so much so I remember my Doctor prescribing me something and the pharmacists refused to issue it as it would have not been wise with the meds I take , a little embarrassing for my Doctor but I was grateful they spotted it x

[Limlim in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for your reply I will ask the pharmacist when I get my prescription next.

[Hidden]

Dear Limlim

I think the most underestimated folk around are pharmacists, they have an amazing knowledge of drugs and there interactions.

Because of who they are { takes longer to train as one compared to a GP } they have the ability to get the latest information on any drugs.

I take high dose D3 with no problems { after consulting both my GP and pharmacist }

Take care

[Milkfairy Heart Star in reply to Hidden]

I agree Pharmacists are very knowledgeable about medications.

However the usual length of training to become a Pharmacist is 4 years.

A GP will have completed a medical degree which is typically 5 years, then a further 5 years of post graduate experience and studies.

[Pussacat in reply to Milkfairy]

I work with a Doctor who confers with our Pharmacy Team to check interactions for patient safety based in their individual comorbidities and physical health before prescribing to reduce the risk of serious side effects. Pharmacists specialise in this area and undergo rigorous further training in understanding and keeping up to date with new drugs so are important to the medical profession which is called Practice not perfect for a reason.

[Milkfairy Heart Star in reply to Pussacat]

I don't disagree, the role of a Pharmacist and GP do indeed compliment each other.

I was responding to this comment about Pharmacists.

" Because of who they are { takes longer to train as one compared to a GP } they have the ability to get the latest information on any drugs"

To be a registered healthcare professional requires a person to be practising their profession.

[GrannyE in reply to Pussacat]

You are so lucky. Never get the same doc twice consequently none know my history and the notes on the computer don’t go back far enough.

[Limlim in reply to Hidden]

Thanks I am due for a repeat prescription so I will ask his advice.

[Partner20]

Vit.K is usually recommended to be taken with D3 as it helps calcium to bind to bones, and not to unwanted areas like arteries. However, Vit.K is also a blood-thinner, and should not be taken with other meds such as Warfarin, or aspirin used for this purpose, without first taking advice from your medical team. My partner currently takes clopidogrel and D3, but is not advised to take regular aspirin.

[Zundap]

Vitamin K2 is a clotting agent. I would check with your cardiologist before taking this as all persons who use this site will be at risk of blood clots. You should not take it if you are taking warfarin (it is used to negate the effects of warfarin if you have been injured and have bleeding wounds).

[Limlim in reply to Zundap]

Thank you, I’m not on warfarin but do take 75 aspirin. I will pop in to my chemist today so I will ask the pharmacist.

[Shopgal67]

Hi I’ve done some research on k2 and the common side affects can be irregular heart beats , put me off straight away . I’m sticking to my high dose vit d .

[Beta70]

Correct me if I am wrong, but my understanding is that Vitamin K2 is different to the clotting agent K1 as it helps us by diverting calcium deposits to the correct areas where they are needed in the body rather than depositing them in arteries.