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Very unstable INR

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luke_john
luke_john

I have been on Warfrin for a number of years, but stopped, but after some nagging from my HIV consultant I have restated. But with interactions with my other medication my INR is all over the place. Today it is 5.9 - it should be between 2-3, target 2.5.

I have requested that I am placed onto tinzaparin, however the nurses are not listening to a word I say. On top of this I will be starting treatment for hepatitis C next month.

I am at the hospital more than I am at home.

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  • lucy02639
    lucy02639 luke_john

    Posted

    It's probably the other medication that is causing the swings in INR, which is obviously worrying - 5.9. is high. However, I have read that tinzaparin is not recommended for anyone with impaired liver function, which if you have hepatitis C you presumably have. As your HIV consultant nagged you into restarting Warfarin, maybe you need to revisit him/her and do a bit of nagging yourself to see if this can be sorted out.
    • luke_john
      luke_john lucy02639

      Posted

      My GP recommended it. Warfrin will interact with everything... Tinzaparin will cause less stress on liver. On 17/16 alternative days. Have to stop for two...

  • gillian81509
    gillian81509 luke_john

    Posted

    Hi

    How often are you tested are they using inr star pc program

    certain meds don't like warfarin and it takes longer to regulate

    foods drink etc alter warfarin

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