INR and Oxycontin

[Brad72]

Hey everyone, I have been taking 9mg of warfarin since 6th day after op and my INR slowly increased to 2.4 (been 2.4 to 2.5 for 2 weeks with bi-weekly tests) current level as of Monday 29th last blood test. I come off oxycontin on the 28th and they dont want to test me again until the 5th of Sept. Is this too long to wait with a change in medication. I am only taking warfarin and citalopram(SSRI) just curious Brad.

 

[Ross]

I reasonably sure that there is no interaction between the two, so you should be just fine. Sounds like your one of the lucky ones that found the sweet spot early.

 

[Guest]

The INR quite often drops when one feels well enough to stop pain meds. However, it has to do with better exercise and eating and not the pain medication.