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I have a heart valve and I am on Coumadin.

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marvin6430
marvin6430

I was told by the doctors not to take any medicine that had antihistamine  in it.  Anyone know the reason?

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  • marion12117
    marion12117 marvin6430

    Posted

    I`m not really sure but I think it lessens the effectiveness of Coumadin.  I was told I could takeTylenol but not Aspirin.  
    • marvin6430
      marvin6430 marion12117

      Posted

      What do you take for a head cold that is safe with coumadin? I have had a mechanical heart valve for 16 years and have been on coumadin. I have not been sick since the valve replacement so I don.t know what to take. Thanks for all the replies.
    • marion12117
      marion12117 marvin6430

      Posted

      So now Tylenol is out!!   We are going to be running out of options....I will be seeing my doctor next week so if I can remember I will ask her.
  • rob60599
    rob60599 marvin6430

    Posted

    Hi Marvin,

    apparently its because the antihistamine sometimes makes people drowsy which in turn could lead to people falling over and because Coumadin is a blood thinner doctors think its risky to take both together.

    • marvin6430
      marvin6430 rob60599

      Posted

      You may be right. I heart surgeon to not take some meds and I try to do what I am told.
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