Tag: bleeding risk

Alcohol and Blood Thinners: Managing Bleeding Risk and INR Levels
Alcohol and Blood Thinners: Managing Bleeding Risk and INR Levels
Graham Everly April 19, 2026

Learn how alcohol affects blood thinners like Warfarin, why it causes INR fluctuations, and how to manage bleeding risks to stay safe while on anticoagulants.

Ginkgo Biloba and Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know About Bleeding Risk
Ginkgo Biloba and Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know About Bleeding Risk
Graham Everly December 27, 2025

Ginkgo biloba may seem harmless, but it can dangerously increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin or aspirin. Learn which medications to avoid, real case examples, and what to do if you're already combining them.