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What Causes Elevation In The Coumadin Levels Despite Taking Coumadin?

Hi, I m on Coumadin, I just want yesterday had my Coumadin level checked it was 4.1, it s supposed to be in between 2-3. the past 4 weeks it has been staying at 4.1, I have not changed nothing about what I eat or anything like that, My nurse lowered my Coumadin twice and it still won t go back down between 2-3 like it should be WHY IS THAT???
posted on Fri, 12 Aug 2016
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.

This is nothing unusual. Coumadin should be rgulated depending on INR value, some people may need 1 oill and some even 4 or 5, It depends on liver function and vitamin K intake. So you should avoid vitamin K rich food.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
DR. Ivan Rommstein
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What Causes Elevation In The Coumadin Levels Despite Taking Coumadin?

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. This is nothing unusual. Coumadin should be rgulated depending on INR value, some people may need 1 oill and some even 4 or 5, It depends on liver function and vitamin K intake. So you should avoid vitamin K rich food. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. DR. Ivan Rommstein