whatta ya think?

[imhayley]

I was a 2.4 on Thursday and was told to bump up an extra 2.5. However the following night was my 5mg dose so I figured I would end up high and tested again this morning. Last nights dose was 2.5. My range is 2.3-3.5. So this morning I test at 4.1 and of course I wasn't really suppose to test because the test date is in 3 weeks but I cheat and see what it is because I have my own tester hehe and I can This is a good thing! Now my dosing schedule is as follows. 2.5 everyday but Sun, Wed, Fri. where I take a 5mg. If I continue this dosing schedule wont my INR's just stay high. Like tonight....should I hold a dose since I am a 4.1. Just wondering.....AL any suggestions Sir?

 

[ccrawford]

Hayley - Al will be along shortly to answer your post. In the meantime, I'll add two cents - You are currently on a weekly dose of 25 mg. I would not skip a dose as 4.1 isn't really that high. I would reduce your weekly dose by 2.5 mg by substituting a 2.5 for one of your 5.0's then spreading the other two 5.0's equally during the week (maybe one on a monday and one on a thursday. Hope this helps.

 

[geebee]

Hayley,
I never change my dosage for a 4.1. I stay on the same dosage and just test again in 3 or 4 days. If I am still high, then I might tweak my dose a little.
Were the 2 tests using the same lot test strips? I am sure you know by now there can be a variance between test strip lots with the INRatio (of course 2.4-4.1 is a biggie). If the tests were with the same batch, test again in a few days and go from there.
The 5mg you took on Friday would not show up in this morning's test. What was your dosing schedule before the one you listed?
My two cents but, obviously, wait until Al comes along to be sure.

 

[imhayley]

Hayley,
I never change my dosage for a 4.1. I stay on the same dosage and just test again in 3 or 4 days. If I am still high, then I might tweak my dose a little.
Were the 2 tests using the same lot test strips? I am sure you know by now there can be a variance between test strip lots with the INRatio (of course 2.4-4.1 is a biggie). If the tests were with the same batch, test again in a few days and go from there.
The 5mg you took on Friday would not show up in this morning's test. What was your dosing schedule before the one you listed?
My two cents but, obviously, wait until Al comes along to be sure.

I used a different strip (one left from an old batch I found but still good and yes different lot) than the one I used on Thursdays test. I shall step away from the INRatio machine, stay calm and keep on keeping on Will wait too and see what the master has to say. I have been on the same dosage for about 4 weeks. Im not freaking out (I know hard to believe isn't it! ) I just am keeping closer track so I can be the master controller of my "spice of life" someday.

 

[Emma]

I'm no expert, but I definately wouldnt change Chloe's dose at all for a 4.1. I'd leave well alone and just test the next week and adjust then if its still on the up.

Love Emma
xxx

 

[Ross]

My advice is exactly as Mr.Crawford posted. 2.5mg 5 days a week and 5mg two days a week spread as evenly as possible over the week.

 

[imhayley]

Thank You!

 

[Guest]

Been gone for a week - sounds like you did OK.

 

[Marty847]

Coumadin Doseage

Coumadin Doseage

I'm in the 2.4 range and I have to take 5 on Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat. 7.5 on Tues and Thurs. And it is still not regulated . It has been a rollercoaster since the surgery.

Well that's my $0.02 worth.

Peace and love to all

Marty

 

[Karlynn]

I'm in the 2.4 range and I have to take 5 on Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat. 7.5 on Tues and Thurs. And it is still not regulated . It has been a rollercoaster since the surgery.

Well that's my $0.02 worth.

Peace and love to all

Marty

What have your INR's been? If they have been around 2.4 and your range is 2 - 3 for aortic or 2.5 - 3.5 for mitral (general guidelines) then you are either "in range" or close to it and only need a little bump. Don't expect your INR # to be the same each test. If it is, it's just a lucky coincidence. This is why we have to ranges to look at.

If your INR's are going all over the place and you are rarely "in range", then there most likely is some problem with dosing, or testing times. It seems that most of the time we see people on INR rollercoasters it has to do more with management errors and not the body's issues with Coumadin.

Let us know more about your rollercoaster and maybe we can help you figure it out.

You are still in the recovery stage and as your body heals it will most likely require more Coumadin to stay in range.