I started taking Tramadol yesterday 50mg 3 times a day. I know this sounds dumb, but should I let the clinic know I am taking it? I have read it effects the INR.
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Fiddler's Green
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I have read that it effects warfarin as well. It is probably important that you tell your doctor.
Ross
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TRAMADOL (in Tramadol Tablets) may interact with WARFARIN SODIUM (in Coumadin Tablets)
Although the cause of this potential interaction is not clearly understood, tramadol may increase the anticoagulant effect of warfarin. Warfarin is generally used to prevent your blood from "coagulating" or forming blood clots. When tramadol and warfarin are used at the same time, your blood may be much less likely to clot and this may increase the risk of excessive bleeding. If these drugs are taken together, your doctor may want to monitor you closely then therapy with tramadol is either started or stopped. Blood tests can be used to make sure that you are getting the right amount of warfarin. If you are experiencing problems, it may be necessary to adjust the dose of warfarin.Discuss this potential interaction with your healthcare provider at your next appointment, or sooner if you think you are having problems.
This interaction is poorly documented and is considered moderate in severity.
Last Updated:June 2007
You searched for interactions between the following drugs :
Coumadin Tablets
Tramadol Tablets
Add or Delete Drugs
Start Over with a New List of Drugs
(Note: Not all drug interactions are known or reported in the literature, and new drug interactions are continually being reported. This information is provided only for your education and for you to discuss with your personal healthcare provider. )
TRAMADOL (in Tramadol Tablets) may interact with WARFARIN SODIUM (in Coumadin Tablets)
Although the cause of this potential interaction is not clearly understood, tramadol may increase the anticoagulant effect of warfarin. Warfarin is generally used to prevent your blood from "coagulating" or forming blood clots. When tramadol and warfarin are used at the same time, your blood may be much less likely to clot and this may increase the risk of excessive bleeding. If these drugs are taken together, your doctor may want to monitor you closely then therapy with tramadol is either started or stopped. Blood tests can be used to make sure that you are getting the right amount of warfarin. If you are experiencing problems, it may be necessary to adjust the dose of warfarin.Discuss this potential interaction with your healthcare provider at your next appointment, or sooner if you think you are having problems.
This interaction is poorly documented and is considered moderate in severity.
Last Updated:June 2007
Using that many a day, I would definitely tell the clinic. I have been on it for fibro while on coumadin, but only one a day and I still told the clinic. Now I have my own machine and no more clinic!!!
