3.97 what to do?

[srinivassusu]

hi.On 10th of oct my inr was 3.79 instead 4mg i started using 3mg for entire month of oct. i tested pt on 11th nov now it is 3.97. i started eating salads. Should i change my dose ?

 

[Ross]

Are you saying that your taking 3mg everyday to get that 3.9? Can you post your dosages and test results over the last 4 weeks?

 

[Blanche]

Just a thought

Just a thought

Sometimes, when I become confused about a topic, I do a search to gather more information.

May I suggest that you check this site...www.warfinfo.com for valuable information. Al Lodwick, the owner of that site is a recognized expert on anticoagulation. For many years he directed a large anticoagulation clinic in Colorado. He is also is a member of this site.

Regards,
Blanche

 

[dick0236]

hi.On 10th of oct my inr was 3.79 instead 4mg i started using 3mg for entire month of oct. i tested pt on 11th nov now it is 3.97. i started eating salads. Should i change my dose ?

Neither the 3.79 or 3.97 should pose any problem.....but if I understand your post, you reduced your dose from 4mg to 3mg (a 25% reduction) for a month and your INR went UP ? My first reaction is that one of these tests was incorrect. I would wait a week, test again and begin to make small dosage changes and/or add some "greens" as needed. FWIW, readings to two decimal points, 3.79 or 3.97 are silly. This stuff is not that accurate. Round your readings to 3.8 or 4.0.

 

[khamis73]

I think there is no nothing between 3.7 and 4 I think between 2.5 and 4.5 is the normal,and I have 2 mechanical valves,my advise don't change your diet eat the greens that you want and adjust your Coumadin dose

 

[srinivassusu]

hi ,ross in my previous thread datedsep 24th Advise my INR dose... I told my inr story u advised me this "If it does continue to drop, increase the dose by 10% for the week. If your taking 21mg a week, take it up to 23mg a week". (u can check my threads) Exactly i did same thing .That month it went upto 3.79. last month i was using only 3mg per day . I thought my inr will be around 2.8-3.2 but surprisingly it went up to 3.97. Anti Coagcheck is available in India but it is made suitable to US wheather .Under temp it is giving errors.So I have to take monthly once in Hospital.Now every month around 10th iam going for the test.I consulted my surgeon he advised 2mg /3 mg alternate days. SRINIVAS

 

[Ross]

The 2mg/3mg deal sounds good to me too. I envy you being able to get away with such a small dose. I have to take 42.5mg a week to stay in range.