At 06:58 AM 10/3/2007, Holly Jagger wrote:
> Subject: thyroid/coumadin interactions
> Is anyone on Coumadin?  I may have to start it, due to the presence of
> antiphospholipid antibodies.  Wondering if there are any problems with
> thyroid hormone and warfarin therapy.  Also, with Addison's Disease, I take
> Cortef/prednisone and florinef.  Are there any interactions to be concerned
> about?

Holly, some coumadin interactions I know about, from:
[Natural Remedies and Supplements: Dr. Elvis Ali (ND), Dr. George Grant, Dr.
Gordon Ko (MD), Dr. Joseph Levy (PhD), Dr. Selim Nakla (MD), Dr. Alvin
Pettle (MD) - ISBN 1-886508-28-3]

* Coumadin can cause vitamin A deficiency

* Large amounts of vitamin C can reverse the anticoagulant properties of
Coumadin

* Coumadin can cause vitamin K deficiency


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