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Warfarin side effects: Watch for interactions
Less serious warfarin side effects to tell your doctor about
What warfarin side effects should you watch for?
Warfarin side effects that require immediate medical attention
Less-serious warfarin side effects to tell your doctor about
What precautions can you take against warfarin side effects?
What drugs and supplements can interact with warfarin?
What foods and drinks might interact with warfarin?
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When is warfarin prescribed?
What are the side effects of warfarin?
What can increase the risk of bleeding?
What drugs, supplements and foods interact with warfarin?
What does vitamin K have to do with warfarin?
What can you do to lower the risk of bleeding?
What should you do if you forget a dose?
What foods and drinks might interact with warfarin?
Foods and drinks that might interact with warfarin include:
- Cranberries or cranberry juice
- Alcohol
- Foods that are high in vitamin K, such as soybean and canola oils, spinach and broccoli
- Garlic
- Black licorice
Your doctor might recommend keeping the level of vitamin K in your diet consistent rather than avoiding vitamin K-rich foods altogether.