unexpected new warning on my new warfarin supply

[pellicle]

weird IMO

but lurking around the corner

which is weird and potentially dangerous because for valvers (esp those on lower INR ratings) aspirin is actually usually guidance.

So if you get this then consult with your Cardio or Surgeon

Best Wishes

 

[3mm]

My recent refills here in the USA have that same warning, but in much smaller print.

 

[Superman]

Seems a standard warning. Most only take low dose aspirin with warfarin based on their cardiologists instructions anyway.

You don’t want to randomly take pain relief doses unless you have no other choice.

 

[Chuck C]

Just checked mine. It also has the warning but in very small print.

 

[pellicle]

Thanks guys, seems weird to me because almost every study into mech valve warfarin usage uses low dose aspirin with that. Further I would have thought that its only us valvers who are on warfarin nowdays.

Lastly the studies mentioned by this guy should dispel the idea that aspirin causes bleeds (when its usually a heliobacter infection)
https://www.valvereplacement.org/th...ysis-study-focus-on-bleeds-and-cancer.889418/

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[carolinemc]

weird IMO

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but lurking around the corner

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which is weird and potentially dangerous because for valvers (esp those on lower INR ratings) aspirin is actually usually guidance.

So if you get this then consult with your Cardio or Surgeon

Best Wishes

This might a new thing there in Australia. Good to ask your Cardio or Surgeon.

 

[Lisa from LJ]

Between moving and changing jobs, I've had 7 Cardiologists since having my valve replaced in 1998. None have recommended aspirin, even a baby aspirin. I've only actually asked two of them and one said he didn't recommend it for me because I haven't had any emboli or CAD. The other said she didn't think it was necessary, but I could try if I wanted, but to make sure I watched for excessive bruising. Within 2 weeks, I had several bruises on my legs and stomach even though my INR was in range, so I stopped.

My bottle and the pages of information they give me have always said to avoid NSAIDs without consulting a physician.

 

[Protimenow]

this seems like CYA from the makers of Marevan/Warfarin. No, you shouldn't take high doses of aspirin or other NSAIDs when you take warfarin. Too much can cause gastric bleeds - which are even worse if you're on warfarin. Aspirin messes with platelets, so it takes longer for your blood to clot.

I've been taking 81 mg for years - I now take 162mg every other day - recent research indicates that low dose aspirin may help reduce cancer risk.

I haven't had a clotting issue with low dose aspirin, and I wouldn't be surprised if others similarly report that they haven't had any issues with aspirin and warfarin.

But, to cover MY butt, I am not suggesting that ANYONE should take an NSAID if they're taking warfarin.

 

[Windfinder]

Between moving and changing jobs, I've had 7 Cardiologists since having my valve replaced in 1998. None have recommended aspirin, even a baby aspirin. I've only actually asked two of them and one said he didn't recommend it for me because I haven't had any emboli or CAD. The other said she didn't think it was necessary, but I could try if I wanted, but to make sure I watched for excessive bruising. Within 2 weeks, I had several bruises on my legs and stomach even though my INR was in range, so I stopped.

My bottle and the pages of information they give me have always said to avoid NSAIDs without consulting a physician.

Unless you have an On-x in aortic position and are shooting for the low INR range of 1.5-2.0 aspiring is not part of a regular ACT protocol.