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Is Vitamin K2 OK with Eliquis
Hope someone can help by answering a question. I'm post-ablation (a-fib)--am on rhythm medication and Eliquis 5 mg BID. I'm also osteopenic and 77 years old. I've tried calcium in the past but don't do well on it. Constipation is an issue and as I've had a hemi-colectomy and I've avoided calcium. When in the health food store this week to get my D3, I saw the D3 with K2 for bone, heart... It seems it is different that calcium supplements. I would like to be taking something for my bone health. I searched the Mayo connect site but most of what I saw was pretty old. Thanks for any help or guidance.
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@fdixon63 My doctor recommended K2D3 for me, but I am not a heart patient, and I'm not taking other medications where there possibly could be an interaction. It is Vitamin K and Vitamin D, not a calcium supplement. I know for the blood thinner, Warfarin, Vitamin K levels are crucial and must be monitored for a particular dose of Warfarin. Eloqius is different.
This is an important question... too important to ask for an opinion from non medical people, and there are no medical professions here on Connect, just patients, etc. It is best to ask your heart specialist or prescribing physician's opinion because you don't want to get it wrong because heart problems can be serious. Vitamin D levels should also be monitored by your doctor because too much can be toxic. This is a conversation to have with your doctor.
Do you have a specialist treating your osteopenia?
Thanks. Will check with my cardiologist before using K.
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1 ReactionJust getting back with you as I had to be in the hospital for 8 days with COVID. No, I do not have anyone treating my osteopenia. Not sure what that treatment would be--other than calcium supplements.
@fdixon63 I'm sorry to hear that you had Covid and were hospitalized. I hope you are feeling better. Thanks for your update. Weight bearing exercise is supposed to be good for keeping bones strong.
Early intervention is best so it doesn't get to osteoporosis. Sometimes an endocrinologist would be a good resource for that. My mom has had fractures caused by osteoporosis and her bones lost mineral deposits because of a parathyroid problem.
Here is a new group about Osteoporosis with tips from patients that you may find helpful.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/your-tips-for-healthy-living-with-osteporosis-what-helps/
Do you realize how much D3 you'd have to take for it to be toxic???
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Thanks for your question, but I do not have an answer. Your doctor needs to monitor your Vitamin D levels against what dosage of Vitamin D you are taking. My doctor was measuring my blood levels of D3 and wanted that to be around 50 (but I don't remember the measurement). When I was taking 1 capsule that had 5000 units of D3, it was not enough to be optimal, and my doctor found that 2 capsules a day were right for me. That will be different for everyone because sun exposure will increase Vitamin D through the skin. Most people in colder northern climates are deficient, and since I protect myself from sun exposure, I am in that category.
Have you discussed this with your doctor?
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1 ReactionI'm sorry..... my question was actually just me being sarcastic. It takes a boatload of D3 to be toxic. Thanks for your response however. It's appreciated.