I agree. It is not necessary to micro-manage dosing to a specific time each day. Just get in the habit of taking your dose at about the same time each day or nite........and try to not miss or double up a dose. Get a seven day pill box!
Traveling to a different time zone, when to take warfarin
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International travel with prescription drugs seems to vary between countries, with many details that are difficult to understand.
In general, are there any restrictions on bringing Warfarin and Beta Blocker drugs into various countries throughout the world?
pellicle
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Lisa from LJ
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I take mine before I got to bed when I'm home and before I go to bed when I travel. That may be anywhere from 9 pm - 1 am at home and likewise when I travel, only new time.
I travelled to four continents with Warfarin and other medication and never encountered a problem - in fact no one asked about it. Also the sticker on US medication with the patients name might help here also. Only advice: Take your medication for at least one week supply with your carry on.
Baldwinablin
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btw, for more detailed tips on managing health while traveling, including specific advice for different countries, check out this site: https://www.travelsafe-abroad.com/countries/.
Honestly, I found that it was much easier to keep up with my schedule once I switched to taking it at my destination’s time. Like you mentioned, with warfarin’s long half-life, the timing isn’t as strict as with other meds, so that helped me adjust too. Plus, I noticed Book Business Class Flights made it less of a hassle—I was actually able to sleep a bit and stay on track with my doses without totally wrecking my body clock. For anyone who has a longer journey or regularly switches time zones, I’d say if you’re planning on booking Business Class flights, it really can make a big difference in managing your meds and the overall journey!
