It is taken in individual dosages. Because of that, the physician has to monitor how the person's body reacts to the blood thinner. Depending on the reaction, the dosage may or may not have to be adjusted.

After the medication has gotten to a stabilizing point, they will have to continue taking it and their blood has to be tested. Even with that, it's important to stay healthy during the process.

There are some people that like to eat lots of vegetables, in particular green leafy ones. The problem with this is that these vegetables are loaded with Vitamin K. This vitamin and Warfarin do not commingle together well.

There are other foods and drinks that can interfere with blood thinners, in particular blood thinners used after someone experiences a stroke. You must monitor what you eat and how much you eat if you are currently on blood thinning medication.

Mixing Warfarin with certain drinks, including alcohol and cranberry juice can lead to medical problems. This mixture can cause a person to experience bleeding problems.

Green tea is another drink that contains Vitamin K and should be avoided if you're taking post-stroke blood thinners. Green tea has plenty of that particular vitamin in it. You must consume a diet that does not include eating foods that contain Vitamin K.

Your physician will be able to instruct you as to what you can eat and taking the medication. It is very important to follow the guidelines of not consuming Vitamin K while taking post-stroke blood thinners.

If you experience bleeding in your gums or anywhere else that is abnormal, please contact your physician as soon as possible. You must also make sure to continue having regular blood tests to make sure that the blood thinner is doing what it is supposed to do. In order to have a balance in your blood, not consuming foods with Vitamin K should be a priority.

Check with your physician to see how much you should consume daily. You must make sure that you take the blood thinner medication as directed and discipline yourself to not have anything that contains Vitamin K.