Ingredients In Warfarin
New research has found that eight of the 10 most popular herbal and non-herbal supplements do not mix with the blood thinner warfarin (Coumadin). Experts say warfarin is a very high-risk medication that must be taken and managed properly. Because of this, researchers say it's important that warfarin users understand that even such seemingly harmless supplement ingredients as cranberry, garlic, ginkgo, and saw palmetto can be dangerous if they are mixed with the clot-busting drug.
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