Is there any information on possible interactions between warfarin and fish oil?

Very little information is available about possible interactions between fish oil and warfarin. Since fish oil has mild blood thinning effects, most sources state that it should not be used with warfarin unless told to do so by a physician. Fish oil does not cause bleeding problems when used alone.

However, the risk of bleeding is increased when fish oil and warfarin are consumed together. One reference (Bender et al, 1998) mentioned that a double-blind, placebo-controlled study was done to observe the effects of warfarin and fish oil. There was no significant change in the International Normalized Ration (INR), but the trial only included 11 subjects.

The conclusion of the trial was that no additional anticoagulation effects were seen when fish oil was given with warfarin. Because fish oil is normally consumed in the diet (omega-3 fatty acids), it is not necessary to take fish oil supplements. The best advice would be to contact your physician and discuss the concomitant use of ... more.

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