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It is important to eat a normal, well-balanced diet everyday. The amount of vitamin K in your body affects the way warfarin works; unusual and/or inconsistent consumption of foods with a high amount of vitamin K may affect the safety and effectiveness of warfarin. Foods with a high amount of vitamin K include liver meat, broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, cabbage, brussel sprouts, kale, and other dark green leafy vegetables. Because of this fact, strictly vegetarian diets that consist of high amounts of vitamin K containing foods should be avoided. If you use any dietary supplements or vitamin products, check with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure they do not contain high amounts of vitamin K.

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking warfarin because it may increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.