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Terri B · 05-26-2009, 09:23 AM

and also, i read this:

"Co Q10 can act as a blood coagulant. This might be a problem for someone taking a blood thinner such as Coumadin. There have been at least four reported cases where Co Q10 apparently decreased the anticoagulant effects of Coumadin.

If you are taking a blood thinner you should talk to your doctor before taking Co Q10. If warfarin and coenzyme Q10 are to be used together, blood tests to assess clotting time should be monitored frequently, especially in the first two weeks."

I am taking warfarin (1 mg a day for my port) should i be concerned?

thanks in advance!

05-26-2009, 09:23 AM	#21
Terri B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: me & my three HANDSOME grandsons!!Jacksonville, Arkansas Posts: 354	and also, i read this: "Co Q10 can act as a blood coagulant. This might be a problem for someone taking a blood thinner such as Coumadin. There have been at least four reported cases where Co Q10 apparently decreased the anticoagulant effects of Coumadin. If you are taking a blood thinner you should talk to your doctor before taking Co Q10. If warfarin and coenzyme Q10 are to be used together, blood tests to assess clotting time should be monitored frequently, especially in the first two weeks." I am taking warfarin (1 mg a day for my port) should i be concerned? thanks in advance! __________________ Terri B. 46 yrs. young Dx IDC 3/6/08 1.5 cm & .6 cm grade III, Stage IIA es/pr- Her2+++, 9/9 richardson Double Mast w/expanders 4-14-08 3/9 nodes positive. additional excision rt breast 4-25-08 weekly T/H x 12 (6-2-08) Done! FEC x4 (9-8-08) Last one 11-10-08! Herceptin complete 8/10/09!! 33 RADS DONE 2/13/09! rt. breast biopsy 3/20/09 .. B9!! reconstruction complete! DEEEEEEported on 5/19/10!! almost 5 YEARS NED!!