My INR went up

[Old clicker]

I have been at 2.5 since 2005, and haven't had to change my dosage at all during that time. This month it went to 3.5. I think its because when I tested I had been taking a lot of cold medications, and I'm sure my diet was off. I don't think think the 3.5 is anything to be alarmed about, and I should retest after my cold is gone and the medications are out of my system.
Is my thinking correct?

 

[Ross]

Yeap. Personally, I'd rather be where you are now so that you can munch more Vit K things if you'd like, but that's just me.

 

[dick0236]

Odds are that your cold and the meds have caused the INR increase. Should go back down when the meds are discontinued. 3.5 in no big deal. Like Ross, I prefer mine closer to 3.5, rather than 2.5. Eat a salad.

 

[ALCapshaw2]

Another possible contributor to your elevated INR is that with your Cold, you decreased your activity level, and therefore your metabolism has declined. A lower metabolism can lead to higher INR. As your activity level increases, your INR should come down (slowly most likely).

'AL Capshaw'

 

[Bina]

Cold meds, lack of activity, can be the causes.....I would test again after a week or so.
3.5 is still fine, no big deal.