I have been on a generic for coumadin (wafarin) since I had my valve replacemnt operation 5 years ago. Lately my INR readings are on the low side (I usually am low rather then high) and I was directed to change my dosage and the reading is still low.
My question is that could it be the manufacturer of these generic pills since I am usually on the low side or should I get the coumadin prescription from my doctor and fill it and see what happens.
I have to be 2.5 to 3.5 and I am usually around 2.3 or 2.5
With the increase it was 2.0. How can that be?
One more quick note is that I am in Florida and useing a lab where as when I am home I go to the doctor and they use the finger stick and get the results on the spot and he changes the dosage if need be.
Thank you,
mitral valve replacement 12/13/2005
My question is that could it be the manufacturer of these generic pills since I am usually on the low side or should I get the coumadin prescription from my doctor and fill it and see what happens.
I have to be 2.5 to 3.5 and I am usually around 2.3 or 2.5
With the increase it was 2.0. How can that be?
One more quick note is that I am in Florida and useing a lab where as when I am home I go to the doctor and they use the finger stick and get the results on the spot and he changes the dosage if need be.
Thank you,
mitral valve replacement 12/13/2005