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Could The Use Of Tap Water Which Smells Like Bleach Responsible For The Increase Of Coumadin Level?
my mother has beenon warfarin for 4 years and never had a problem. We were recieving water from culligan for 10 years. then we recently moved to an apertment building and we do drink from the tap and it sometims smells like bleach. then my mothers coumadin level started to get high into the 4 and 5 range. she did not change any of her other medication. we were wondering if it could be the tap water. can u please help thank you Alanna Sanchez and Sylvia Smith
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Hi,
There is no known interaction between coumadin(warfarin) and water with bleaching powder. There is higher chance of warfarin toxicity. I'll advise you to consult local doctor for clinical examination and necessary investigation. Its toxicity sometimes lead to life-threatening hemorrhage.
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There is no known interaction between coumadin(warfarin) and water with bleaching powder. There is higher chance of warfarin toxicity. I'll advise you to consult local doctor for clinical examination and necessary investigation. Its toxicity sometimes lead to life-threatening hemorrhage.
Do consider a positive feedback as a credit to my work. Let me know if you have any further questions.
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