Glucosamine

[Gail in Ca]

Just tested today after a week of 1500mg of Glucosamine daily and my INR was 4.6! OOps! That's the highest it's been in a long time.
I'm not concerned, as I just lowered my dose and I'm sure it will be in range soon.
Gail

 

[Karlynn]

Gail, I take 1000 of Glucosamine daily and have never had it raise my INR. I didn't think the Glucosamine was known to mess with INR. Hopefully Al will way in, but it may be some other culprit for you.

 

[Guest]

I'm glad that I'm not weighing in.

Glucosamine should have no effect on the INR. However, if starting glucosamine means that you are hurting enough to be less active, I would expect the INR to be in this range.

 

[Gail in Ca]

I've actually been doing less aerobic exercise for the last month, only doing weights a couple times a week , since I started my new job. I just can't get used to exercising in the afternoon or evening. I always used to exercise in the a.m. Plus it's been raining alot and I haven't walked the dog for awhile.
But this is the first weekly test that has been high. For many weeks my INR has been 2.9, so that's why I suspected the glucosamine.
But change in activity is an interesting theory.
Gail

 

[Karlynn]

Gail,
I try to work out at least 3 times a week. If I'm not able, my INR does go up. Right now I'm having to raise my dose each time I test because it's been in the lower part of the range and I am more comfortable with it higher. INR management has been like doing a Rubik's Cube puzzle. I've never been very stable.