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Sorry, Spunks, I should have addressed that to "all".

It was a serious medical question. My sister was on coumadin and it interacted with her cancer treatments and caused her to die one month after cancer diagnosis.

Now, IF Clinton has to use coumadin after his surgery, will he also be able to continue his cocaine use? (that is, assuming he still does use it).

No. I have never touched the stuff in my life. I don't even know what it looks like.

My drug of choice is Killian's Red. (That's beer, for anyone who doesn't know).

"IF Clinton has to use coumadin after his surgery, will he also be able to continue his cocaine use? (that is, assuming he still does use it)."

Generally people who just have bypasses are not put on Coumadin. If so it is only for a short time. The reason my husband is on it is because of the ARTIFICIAL aortic valve. If he would have had the pig valve he would not have had to be on it for the rest of his life. The problem was he was only 63 at the time and the pig valve only lasts 10 to 13 years. The doctor said it would be better to have the artificial valve but it breaks down the platelets and they could build up on the valve and break off.

I have no idea what would happen if a person is on Coumadin and using cocaine. I do know that my husband has to be careful about foods with vitamin K, herbal teas, and definitely no medication with aspirin in it.

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. Why was she on Coumadin? Was it the combination of Meds that she died from or the cancer?

It was a serious medical question. My sister was on coumadin and it interacted with her cancer treatments and caused her to die one month after cancer diagnosis.

Drug interactions are extremely interesting from a clinical point of view. IF you take any prescribed medication, OTC med or use herbal remedies, please check on interactions. Some medications even react with common foods...some heart medications interact with grapefruit, MAO inhibitors with some cheeses and turkey, IIRC. Double check with your pharmacist or see if your library has a Physician's Desk Reference. Also, ask the pharmacist to include the package insert with your medications...sometimes they just toss them but there is a wealth of info that could be lifesaving. That being said, all the info in the world won't help if you have a reaction to the substance itself...

So sorry to hear about your sister, Palladin.