Medsafe issues warning on turmeric after warfarin patient put in danger
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Medsafe issues warning on turmeric after warfarin patient put in danger
New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
Friday 11 May 2018, 03:16 PM
The "Your anticoagulant treatment" booklet given to warfarin users lists dozens of substances, except turmeric, that can negatively interact with warfarin
A warfarin patient's INR level spiking to dangerous levels is a wake-up call for patients taking turmeric products, and their pharmacists.
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