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Is Gatorade Energy Drink Advisable While On Coumadin?
Posted on
Wed, 21 Sep 2016
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Wed, 21 Sep 2016
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Question : Can you drink Gatorade if taking Coumadin?
Brief Answer:
yes, can be used
Detailed Answer:
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There is a very very small amount of vitamin k in gatorade, there is not enough to have a significant impact on the coumadin
It is estimated, based on the amount of vitamin k in these drinks that a person would have to consume 22 L to get even half of the daily amount of vitamin k allowed (can still use a small amount with warfarin).
This means that using a few drinks would not cause any problems
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
yes, can be used
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There is a very very small amount of vitamin k in gatorade, there is not enough to have a significant impact on the coumadin
It is estimated, based on the amount of vitamin k in these drinks that a person would have to consume 22 L to get even half of the daily amount of vitamin k allowed (can still use a small amount with warfarin).
This means that using a few drinks would not cause any problems
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you!
Brief Answer:
no problem
Detailed Answer:
If there are any other queries, can let me know
no problem
Detailed Answer:
If there are any other queries, can let me know
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