Traveling to a different time zone, when to take warfarin

[dick0236]

As long as you take it - don't miss or double a dose - you should be fine. It's not at all critical - take it daily, don't obsess about taking it at the same time each day or splitting doses.

I agree. It is not necessary to micro-manage dosing to a specific time each day. Just get in the habit of taking your dose at about the same time each day or nite........and try to not miss or double up a dose. Get a seven day pill box!

 

[3mm]

brand Marevan. As it happens its sold in Finland as well as Australia.

International travel with prescription drugs seems to vary between countries, with many details that are difficult to understand.

In general, are there any restrictions on bringing Warfarin and Beta Blocker drugs into various countries throughout the world?

 

[pellicle]

In general, are there any restrictions on bringing Warfarin and Beta Blocker drugs into various countries throughout the world?

Specific details need to be checked (Asia and Arab countries) but if it's prescription, in the bottles that are labelled be you have a prescription (also wise to get refills) I've never heard boo.

Singapore stole my nail clippers tho...

More sure to not change brands of warfarin.

 

[Lisa from LJ]

I will be traveling next month to Europe which is 5 hours ahead. I currently take my warfarin at 6:30 PM. What do you all do when you travel to a different time zone? I will ask my cardiologist at my appointment this week but wanted to ask here as well.

Thanks in advance.

I take mine before I got to bed when I'm home and before I go to bed when I travel. That may be anywhere from 9 pm - 1 am at home and likewise when I travel, only new time.

 

[Juli]

International travel with prescription drugs seems to vary between countries, with many details that are difficult to understand.

In general, are there any restrictions on bringing Warfarin and Beta Blocker drugs into various countries throughout the world?

I travelled to four continents with Warfarin and other medication and never encountered a problem - in fact no one asked about it. Also the sticker on US medication with the patients name might help here also. Only advice: Take your medication for at least one week supply with your carry on.

 

[Baldwinablin]

When you're traveling across time zones, adjusting the timing of your warfarin dose can definitely be a bit tricky. It's important to aim for consistency with your dosing time, but with the time difference, you might need to shift it gradually.

Since you're going to be 5 hours ahead, you might want to consider splitting the difference and adjusting the time slowly once you get there, rather than making the whole shift at once.

btw, for more detailed tips on managing health while traveling, including specific advice for different countries, check out this site: https://www.travelsafe-abroad.com/countries/.

 

[Evislony]

Honestly, I found that it was much easier to keep up with my schedule once I switched to taking it at my destination’s time. Like you mentioned, with warfarin’s long half-life, the timing isn’t as strict as with other meds, so that helped me adjust too. Plus, I noticed Book Business Class Flights made it less of a hassle—I was actually able to sleep a bit and stay on track with my doses without totally wrecking my body clock. For anyone who has a longer journey or regularly switches time zones, I’d say if you’re planning on booking Business Class flights, it really can make a big difference in managing your meds and the overall journey!