Is There Interaction Between Primidone And Coumadin?
Question: What are the drug interaction between primidone and coumadin?
Brief Answer:
Unstable INR levels.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
The main interaction between primidone and coumadin use affects the INR levels (unstable INR level) and subsequently abnormal bleeding.
Other features may include stomach problems such upset stomach, lack of appetite etc.
It is necessary a close follow up of INR levels in order to adjust correctly the coumadin dose.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Unstable INR levels.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
The main interaction between primidone and coumadin use affects the INR levels (unstable INR level) and subsequently abnormal bleeding.
Other features may include stomach problems such upset stomach, lack of appetite etc.
It is necessary a close follow up of INR levels in order to adjust correctly the coumadin dose.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Is there another drug that works on essential head tremor that could do as well as primidone?
Brief Answer:
Drugs listed below.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Drugs used to treat essential head tremor include beta blockers (propranolol), antiseizure drugs (gabapentin, topamax), botulinum toxin injections etc. besides primidone.
Discuss with your primary care Doctor about any of these drugs use because all of them are prescription drugs.
Hope I helped you.
Greetings.
Drugs listed below.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Drugs used to treat essential head tremor include beta blockers (propranolol), antiseizure drugs (gabapentin, topamax), botulinum toxin injections etc. besides primidone.
Discuss with your primary care Doctor about any of these drugs use because all of them are prescription drugs.
Hope I helped you.
Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar