I was diagnosed with a DVT blood clot in august and have been in therapeutic range since. I know that you are not supposed to have more thantwo drinks as alcohol is a blood thinner and will thin the blood too much. I took five days off of the coumadin for a dental procedure and was just fine. Would it be ok to skip one day to enjoy myself at a wedding since alcohol is a natural blood thinner? I know I should NOT do it but think I would be ok?
2007-03-23 19:19:19 · 4 answers · asked by Erin 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
The question is, what is your dose, what is your exact INR? Within one day, yes the medication will still be in your system, but you in all actuallity will not bleed to death from one day of drinking. Do you have other conditions such as diabetes? because if you do then you should NOT drink alcohol really at all. I understand you don't want to give up living because you have a condition. My suggestion is that you can take the day off and drink moderately. You really should be ok.... if in doubt talk to the person who draws your INR, they're people too they'll understand where you're coming from!
2007-03-24 05:03:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The coumadin could still be in your blood from the day before or w/e, it is extreamly dangerious, I would not encourage it.
2007-03-24 02:23:20 · answer #2 · answered by Timothy C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u will be ok but if u only skipped the dose for one day.
and dont make it a habbit to do all the time .
2007-03-24 03:07:25 · answer #3 · answered by nice doctor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only a real doctor could give you advice about this!
2007-03-24 02:29:28 · answer #4 · answered by J B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋