We learned this week that the manufacturer of Coumadin® (warfarin) has removed references to cranberry from its Medication Guide which accompanies the drug. This has been a priority for the industry for many years and it appears that a combination of factors including the research reports by Dr. Jack Ansell and contacts made at last years’ Anti-Coagulation Forum meeting in Boston contributed to this welcome change by Bristol-Myers Squibb. The changes in the medication guide were approved by the FDA.
This is great news, as now consumers that are on Coumadin are able to drink cranberry juice!
Can you provide a citation for the Cranberries and Coumadin (Wafarin) information? I did a quick Google search and did not find it… Thanks!
I received this information in a letter from the Cranberry Institute, and am not sure if it was published. Check with the Cranberry Institute, or Bristol Meyers. I too, will keep looking for publications and will link it when I find it, maybe I was a little over eager to get good news out!
Thanks. If I find it I will let you know.