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Can I Take Warfarin Along With N Acetyl Carnitine ?
Hi Doc, I ve recently had a free sport supplement sent to me with my usual whey protein order. It s supposed to help fat metabolism, it s called N Acetyl Carnitine . I just wondered if there are any known interactions between this and the medication Warfarin/Coumadin?? As I am on this for life. But I m also trying to lose weight (fat) for the summer and just want to know if it s safe for me to take? Many thanks for your time. Dave
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Dear Dave, Hi & Welcome.
This combination may increase the risk of bleeding.
N Acetyl Carnitine might increase the anti-clotting effects of Warfarin and increase the chances of bruising and bleeding.
Consult your treating doctor to adjust the dose of Warfarin if you wish to continue to take N Acetyl Carnitine and maintain the lab tests such as Prothrombin time and INR within their optimum ranges.
Hope this answers your query.
Best wishes.
This combination may increase the risk of bleeding.
N Acetyl Carnitine might increase the anti-clotting effects of Warfarin and increase the chances of bruising and bleeding.
Consult your treating doctor to adjust the dose of Warfarin if you wish to continue to take N Acetyl Carnitine and maintain the lab tests such as Prothrombin time and INR within their optimum ranges.
Hope this answers your query.
Best wishes.
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