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Would Missing Coumadin Cause Low Sodium, Potassium And Dehydration?
my mom is in the hospital right now she missed 3 day of her coumidan she is 75 yrs. old.
she has low sodium, and potassium,with dehydration.
would missing her meds for three day's cause this to happen. she was acting like she was drunk, and out of it. she also is starting to show signs of alzheimers at this time.
she has low sodium, and potassium,with dehydration.
would missing her meds for three day's cause this to happen. she was acting like she was drunk, and out of it. she also is starting to show signs of alzheimers at this time.
Fri, 19 Sep 2014
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I am sorry to hear about your mother with recent low sodium, potassium and dehydration. This is a vey common problem during the summer months when we have excessive heat. Elderly patients do not have the same ability to sense when they are becoming dehydrated. They don't get thirsty and drink water like younger people. It is real important to keep available fluids during the summer to prevent dehydration.
Your other question was missing her doses of Coumadin the cause of the dehydration and low sodium and the short answer is no. Coumadin is a blood thinner use for atrial fibrillation or deep venous thrombosis to prevent further clots from forming and do not interact with electrolytes.
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I am sorry to hear about your mother with recent low sodium, potassium and dehydration. This is a vey common problem during the summer months when we have excessive heat. Elderly patients do not have the same ability to sense when they are becoming dehydrated. They don't get thirsty and drink water like younger people. It is real important to keep available fluids during the summer to prevent dehydration.
Your other question was missing her doses of Coumadin the cause of the dehydration and low sodium and the short answer is no. Coumadin is a blood thinner use for atrial fibrillation or deep venous thrombosis to prevent further clots from forming and do not interact with electrolytes.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to contact HCM again for you questions
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