Thank you so very much everyone.
My question has been answered in full.

To the lady who took aspirin with her coumadin - I've been told that's a HUGE NO NO. I cannot believe a doctor would prescribe this.

Toni

 

 

Your post is another example of why we should depend on a doctor for medical advice and not a blog as such as this one. Coumadin (warfarin) is a blood thinner as aspirin can be. However, aspirin is also used to treat other problems, one being arthritis. It is not unheard of for a doctor to prescribe coumadin, at a lower dose, and aspirin for some patients. It is just that if a person is taking coumadin they should not take aspirin unless approved for them by their doctor.

 

I commented on your orginal post & did not mention that my Cardio put me on low dose Aspirin (ASA) because of my strong family history of heart disease. I questioned it as I have been on Coumadin for 10 yres. Doc says yes he was aware of it ( he ordered it-hah) but as long a sI got frequent checks of the INR & be OK. And it has been, so far. Just be careful of the symptoms of excessive bleeding & get INR checked as directed.

Janet

 

I have been taking warfarin and low dose aspirin for 8 years and have not problem. My INR stays in range (2-3 for A-fib). Warfarin is an anticoagulant (does NOT thin blood) and aspirin prevents your blood cells from "sticking" together; both have different functions. I have my doctor's approval.

 

And I might add, 2 weeks ago I had my St Jude pacer changed and my electrophysiologist had me stop my warfarin for 2 nites but told me to STAY on the aspirin! My incision healed beautifully, no problem!

 

Aspirin has been recognized as a blood thinner for at least fifty years. It can significantly reduce platelet counts. Often, a daily dose of aspirin is the only required cardiac medicine. This is particularly the case with those children born with congenital heart defects who have undergone surgery. They are often given a palliative daily dose of aspirin.
The second most common blood thinner is warfarin or Coumadin®. Coumadin® is a much stronger blood thinner, and use of this medication must be carefully monitored. Dosing is difficult because warfarin is highly reactive. Properly titrating the dosage can take several months of weekly blood tests before an ideal dose is achieved.

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