Can Instaflex Be Taken While On Warfarin?

Posted on Wed, 21 Oct 2015

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Question : can i take instaflex i am on warfarin

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can take with caution as following. ..

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Instaflex contains glucosamine and chondroitin which might increase chances for bleeding as you are already using warfarin (blood thinning drug).

Close monitoring of pt-inr level is highly recommended before deciding to use instaflex.

If I was your caring doctor would advise to take instaflex with caution after evaluating the pt-inr level. If abnormal, I would recommend to stop taking instaflex and adjust the dosage of warfarin.

Can discuss this with your doctor as you should decide together.

All the best!
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar