Recent content by Borstar1

Just an update as y’all were correct on inr dropping quickly. My last dose was 17.5 Wednesday morning (inr 3.3 Tuesday afternoon). I tested Saturday morning and was 1.2. Procedure done Monday morning, took 25mg Monday , 20 Tuesday and 20 today. I tested today just out of curiosity and it was...

Yes , I’m positive. Have been taking it for several years. It takes what it takes I guess to get the desired result. Thank you everyone for your help.

Yes, thank you

Yes , just routine as I’m 52. I’ve kept it in range for past few years. I will ask about heparin. Thank you

I don’t know how fast I drop, I’ve never been off of it. I take 17.5 mg per day , range is 2-3. Thank you for the Info you posted.

Yes I self test coagucheck Xs for several years. Thank you both for replying

Dr wants me off warfarin for 5 days, I have a st Jude mechanical aortic valve. My question is can I begin my regular dose the afternoon of the procedure if there are no issues , polyps removed, etc. Dr didn’t give me instruction for resuming, just off 5 days before. Thank you