Warfarin vs. Coumadin

[Karlynn]

Why do some pharmacies and a lot of doctors (not just mine) have a problem with the generic warfarin?

And why do some of you take both warfarin and Coumadin?

Still more for me to learn.

Karlynn

 

[Ross]

http://www.warfarinfo.com/generic.htm

Maybe the Doctor is getting some kick backs from Coumadin?

Your going to have some people swear that there is a difference in brand vs generic. I haven't found that to be true. All I've found is that you pay more for the brand name. See Al's link above.

 

[Gnusgal]

it's my understanding that it doesn't really matter WHICH you take, as long as you are consistant about which one. I once ended up with generic somehow as a refill (even though it shouldn't have been) and decided to try taking it anyway, since it is cheaper. But for that month my INR went all over the place. I think it is just slightly different in the actual dosage or something. I've gone back to brand name and will be sticking with it, despite the price.

 

[Blanche]

Hey Ross:

I don't think the doctors get a kick-back from Coumadin. It doesn't cost enough. And, I doubt that they profit from stock ownership in Bristol Meyers. I haven't recovered from the losses of that stock two years ago, and it isn't a buy on anyone's list now.

I think the doctors do better on Lipitor, Zoloft, Celebrex, and Nexium. Got a lot more people with high colesterol, depression, arthritis, and acid reflux who pay $350. or so for a three month supply of these drugs. Coumadin costs less that $75 for three months. You really have to reconsider......I don't know any doctors who are small time (censored)....:>)

Blanche

 

[Zipper]

it's my understanding that it doesn't really matter WHICH you take, as long as you are consistant about which one. I once ended up with generic somehow as a refill (even though it shouldn't have been) and decided to try taking it anyway, since it is cheaper. But for that month my INR went all over the place. I think it is just slightly different in the actual dosage or something. I've gone back to brand name and will be sticking with it, despite the price.

 

[RCB]

Difference for me

Difference for me

Been on coumadin for 30 years and warfarin for ten- the only difference I can tell is the price, shape and color.

 

[Ross]

Hey Ross:

I don't think the doctors get a kick-back from Coumadin. It doesn't cost enough. And, I doubt that they profit from stock ownership in Bristol Meyers. I haven't recovered from the losses of that stock two years ago, and it isn't a buy on anyone's list now.

I think the doctors do better on Lipitor, Zoloft, Celebrex, and Nexium. Got a lot more people with high colesterol, depression, arthritis, and acid reflux who pay $350. or so for a three month supply of these drugs. Coumadin costs less that $75 for three months. You really have to reconsider......I don't know any doctors who are small time (censored)....:>)

Blanche

I know Blanche, tis figurative speaking and utter jibberish on my part. I can't see any reason besides lack of knowledge, that a physician would only recommend brand name over Generic. Hope that clears this up some.

 

[Blanche]

Ross:
Nothing to clear up. The Chief says it's hard to tell when I am joking because I serious all the time. Best friend says it's hard to tell when I'm serious because I'm always joking. I guess it's all in the eye of the beholder.....By the by, they both say I'm beautiful!
Smile, you know I loves you Ross.
Blanche

 

[Ross]

By the way Blanche, you might still want to consider Bristol Myers. Have you tried to purchase any Plavix lately?

That stuff should be self supporting of their stocks.

 

[Johnny Stephens]

I've switched from one to the other thrice now (a weird series of changes to insurance policies and plan administrators), with no noticable difference in dosage or INR. If I had to change again, I wouldn't give it a second thought.

 

[LoraW30]

I took coumadin for about 16 years. The only reason I switched to warfarin is because I needed a bread in the price and it was a good time to switch with my INR so up and down. I've been advised to many pharmacists and doctors not to switch back and forth, but be consistent. Now that I'm on warfarin, and I don't know if this is just coincidence or not, I've noticed my monthlies are much, much, much lighter and much, much, much less painful.

Maybe just a coincidence, maybe not. I'm not complaining either way.

 

[Gnusgal]

Wow, Lora! I may need to see about switching if THAT is a side effect!

 

[Anne-Marie]

Lora, that may just be a coincidence. I'm on warfarin, and have been having 10-12 day long "monthlies" (delicate term for the sqeamish, hehe) and they used to be 4-5 days. also, they are more painful than before. My doctor says I should adjust to the warfarin eventually. I hope I adjust soon, BLECH!

 

[LoraW30]

Anne-Marie,

It probably is just a coincidence. I certainly don't mind it! Actually, I started taking coumadin before I got my periods, which was when I was almost 13, so I don't really have anything to compare too. I do know that I had it for 7 days every time and could barely walk for the pain, and right after I switched to warfarin, the days shortened, the pain lessened, and they are not as heavy now. I'd like to say it's because of the warfarin, but even if it isn't I'm going to pretend that it is.

 

[LoraW30]

All you men out there......

All you men out there......

ever notice that most of the discussions of coumadin and warfarin tend to swerve toward the women? Sorry Not intentional this time I promise.

 

[Anne-Marie]

Lora, my INR has been all over the place since July, maybe that has more to do with the heavy bleeding and pain. It strange though, even when my INR was low, the bleeding was very heavy on warfarin.

Oops....I guess I should issue a **gross alert** Sorry guys