Which method is best, if either

[lance]

The warfarin dose is 45 mg per week.

Does is matter if the daily dose is: 9 mg followed by 6 mg for the next 6 days=45 mg per week

or

7 mg, 6 mg, 7 mg. 6mg, 7 mg, 6 mg, 7mg.=45 mg per week

 

[Karlynn]

I'd do plan B. It will keep your INR more steady throughout the week. The 9 will give you an INR boost for a few days, but it will go back down with the 6 successive days of 6.

 

[Bina]

I also like Plan B with the more similar daily doses. The total is 46 mg (not 45).

 

[lance]

Thanks Bina

Thanks Bina

Thanks for bringing that to my attention.

I should have posted 6, 7, etc.

 

[Blanche]

Lance:

In the days right after having a stroke, Al had difficulty in taking different doses on different days. He would get very confused and then stressed. Our doctor suggested that he take the same dose every day. So, if he were in your shoes now, he would take 6.5 daily. (6.5 daily for 7 days equals 45.5)

A's post-stroke problems are gone now, but he still takes the same dose daily. Coincidentally, his daily dose this week is 6.5.

Blanche

 

[Bina]

I never know what day it is.....that is why I have my trusty Pill Box beside me.