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[|Human|] Hi....I am on Acitrom 4mg because of mechanical Aorta Valve. Does consumption of raw onion interfere with the effects of Acitrom? Please advise. Thanks Since I am a vegetarian, please advise what food should I avoid. Thanks again YYYY@YYYY
[|AI|]  Hi, Citron is an anti-clotting (blood thinner) medication commonly prescribed to prevent and treat thromboembolic diseases such as venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, atrial fibrillation and patients on artificial heart valves. Citron helps prevent blood clots or keeps a clot from getting bigger by decreasing the levels of vitamin K. Whereas vitamin K helps make your blood clot when you are bleeding.  Increased intake vitamin K in the diet decreases the blood-thinning action of Citron. Thus, vitamin K and Citron work against each other in your body. So, you must avoid foods which are rich in vitamin K such as green leafy vegetables-spinach, turnip greens, collards, mustard greens, parsley, and green leaf lettuce.  Vegetables such as brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, raw onions and garlic also contain good amount of vitamin K. Certain Chat Doctor.  Avoid or consume only small amounts of cranberry juice and alcohol while on Citron. While eating small amounts of foods that are rich in vitamin K should not cause a problem, avoid consuming large amounts of certain foods or