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Is It Safe To Continue Use Of Coumadin Along With Prevagan?

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Question : does Prevagan interact with Coumadin or having a mitral replacment
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Not well studied, but no known interaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for the query.
Prevagan's main ingredient is Apoaequorin. This does not affect the liver/ intestinal enzymes that are involved in the metabolism of warfarin.
Therefore it should not affect the INR or lead to any interaction.
Apoaequorin is not a well researched product and if you decide to take it, please check your INR after a week to see if it is affecting the anti-coagulant effect of warfarin, which has to be kept in the normal range for the proper functioning of the mitral valve.
Best wishes.
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Is It Safe To Continue Use Of Coumadin Along With Prevagan?

Brief Answer: Not well studied, but no known interaction Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome and thanks for the query. Prevagan's main ingredient is Apoaequorin. This does not affect the liver/ intestinal enzymes that are involved in the metabolism of warfarin. Therefore it should not affect the INR or lead to any interaction. Apoaequorin is not a well researched product and if you decide to take it, please check your INR after a week to see if it is affecting the anti-coagulant effect of warfarin, which has to be kept in the normal range for the proper functioning of the mitral valve. Best wishes.