Someone I know is taking Warfarin (Coumadin). They are now up to 11 mg a day, and the pharmacist seemed very alarmed that the dosage was that high. Is 11 mg a pretty high dose compared to normal?
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Thanks. How often is often for those blood tests?
The usual doses go between 2 and 10 mg for an adult. But that depends on the person, their size and their metabolism. Also depending on what they are taking it for. Usually the Doctor uses the INR (a blood test) to control the level of anti-coagulation the person has, and readjust the dose.
that is a high dose of warfarin but some people do require more than others make sure they are getting their protime tests to check their blood thickness
However, every person is different and some people require higher dosages of Coumadin in order to be in a theraputic range. Coumadin therapy must be closely monitored. Hopefully, your friend is getting regular blood tests to see where his/her INR is. This is even more important when high doses are being used.
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