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Does Warfarin Interact With Lipitor?

Posted on Tue, 5 Sep 2017

Question: I take 7.5 mg of warfarin 6 nights, and 0.5 the other night. this is also with 10 mg. of Lipitor.
I ordered a supplement from Gold leaf Nutritionals called Berbinex C3. it contains Chromium complexed with
amia extract (Phyllanthus emblica and Shilajit) - 200mcg, Berberine HCI 500mg, and Cardia Slim Propietary Blend (Sphaeranthus indicus (flower heads) extract, Garcinia mangostana(fruit rind) extract.
Take 2 capsules 30 minutes before breakfast and dinner. Is this ok for me to take ??

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No, it should not

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms,
I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns.

But unfortunately, Berbinex C3 supplements contains curcumin which interacts with the medications that slow blood clotting such as warfarin leading to augmentation of their action. This may lead to the side effect of bruising and increased chance of bleeding.

I hope I answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards

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