Have a Big Question

[McCln]

I was wondering, since I work out in the gym, if I was to work out one hour before INR is taken, will the exerise drop the INR? I know about food reaction. But I work out in the afternoons and was wondering when would exercise be best on the INR. I will lurk back tomorrow for the answers. Thanks. You all are the greatest.

 

[Karlynn]

Good question. We'll have to see what Al has to say. But my guess is - possibly a little, but highly unlikely if working out is a regular part of your weekly routine. I test in the a.m. and workout 3 times a week in the p.m.

 

[William]

I like to exercise and posted a question about the effects of it with Coumadin/INR. The answers said if your exercise, your INR will lower and you'll have to take more Coumadin. No way around it. Taking the drug during or close to exercise is a good question. I've been within a hour or two myself. Will

 

[Ross]

Wait for Al, but I don't think 1 hour is going to make any difference.

 

[Guest]

Exercise will cause the warfarin to be metabolized faster (same as if you took less) so over the next few days the body will produce more clotting factors. In 3 to 5 days, you should see a drop in the INR.

 

[McCln]

Al

Al

What I meant in the post, is that I take ther warafin at bedtime. The INR will be done before the next dosage. That is where I am confused, but if one hour after exercise, INR done in the same afternoon. would I have anything to worry about? I am hopping for a good reading next Monday, go see cardio the next day for six month checkup. Thanks for advice and I will check back Al. Thanks.

 

[McCln]

Depite the efforts, I did a big walk Saturday and I think it lowered my inr. I walked a lot more than usual and wore myself out. The INR was 2.1, so adjustment has been done. I will be better next week. Thanks for the advice everyone and will still keep you updated on my rollercoaster INR. It will level off soon and stay for a while. Have a great week.

 

[Guest]

Were you given one booster dose of warfarin, or was your dose increased until the next test.

I would give one booster dose if the person knew why the INR was low and was not going to continue the activity.

Raising your dose until the next test when you have removed the cause of the low INR is likely the cause of the roller coaster effect.