Re: antibiotics and coumadin-Dental appointment

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/23/2004 2:10:09 PM Central Standard Time,

mandyofca@... writes:

I am new to taking coumadin. I also take antibiotics when I have my

teeth cleaned or dental work done due to a heart murmur. Does anyone

know if it is alright to take the antibiotics before the appointment,

when you are on coumadin?

Mandy of CA

I, too, have to take an antibiotic (amoxicillin) before dental appointments

but I also have to stop my Coumadin for three days. Consequently I don't

notice any effect. However, when I have had to take amoxicillin for several days

in

a row I usually get my pro time checked during that period. Sometimes there

is an effect and sometimes not--go figure!

Brenta

[Guest guest]

I've been taking antibiotics and coumadin pre-surgery and post

scabies without any problems. You may want to take acidophilus if

you are having any type of stomach distress. Acidophilus restores

the " good " flora in your intestines that antibiotics destroys.

Good luck.

Debbi, 52 in OKC

[Guest guest]

--- I checked with the cardio's office and the dentist, and both

said " It's OK to take the coumadin and the before appointment

antibiotics " Since it is just the one dose of antibiotics, it is not

a problem, according to them.

Thanks for the input, Mandy of CA

[Guest guest]

I'm getting a lot of milage from my antibiotic instructions. You are supposed

to tell your Dr if you are on coumadin if you are prescribed leviquin.

Guy