I went to lab after 2 months since last test and INR was 7.1. I was afraid and the doc said if any blood issue come to e.r and hold coumadin for 3 days and eat greenies. I did so. after 3 days it was 2.1. Think antibiotics increased it cause used too much for tonsilitis. was 3 terrible days. this is a real problem to use too much antibiotics but necessary to be protected from endocarditis
INR was 7.1
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Ross
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I don't know how it is in Turkey, but they should have checked your INR 3 to 5 days after starting the antibiotics and while some countries don't see a need to test INR more then once every 2 months or longer, it's dead WRONG. They should test you at least once a month and more if your out of range one way or the other.
This is exactly why there are Coumadin horror stories.
This is exactly why there are Coumadin horror stories.
I agree with you Ross. Testing every two months or longer is just too long. I was upset when the doctor wanted me to wait a month to retest after making a dosage change. Thankfully within the next week I got my home monitor. I couldn't imagine waiting for 2 months to test. It would worry me too much.
