WARFARIN SODIUM Reviews (WARFARIN SODIUM)Average Rating: 2.7 (60 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare WARFARIN SODIUM with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR WARFARIN SODIUM | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome | Darn Fillers! Well, I have had my share of problems from an unstable INR. My theraputic INR is 3.5-4.5 becuause I have reclotted on Warfarin so many times. I also have to take a baby aspirin if I do not want to have a full blown stroke. | I have APS via the Lupus Anticoagulant. It has caused numerous DVTs, TIAs, amarousis fugax, heart attack and the like. I will be on Warfarin Life Long. As I read others stories on here, I can't help if everyone has been tested for multiple coagulapathies. For more information go to www.apsfa.org. This was one of the last ones they tested me for and it was one of the culprits. | F | 33 | 3 years | 10/23/2005 | 4 | Bilateral Pulmonary Emboli | Hair Loss...a LOT of it, but luckily I have thick hair. | This drug is a lifesaver. I have had no problems keeping my INR stable. I eat a consistent diet and have my INR checked when required, I take my medication at the same time every day. I am so thankful for this medication even though it can be a pain in the butt. | F | 26 | 7 months | 12/13/2005 | 3 | dvt subclavian vein/thoracic outlet | hair loss,10 lb weight gain, bloated stomach | INR levels have not stablized. | F | 45 | 2 years | 5/10/2006 | 3 | Factor V, Supervicial Thrombosis | on like, 7.5 mgs a day, Noticed a little irratability, headaches, Depression, Feeling Very tired all the time, but unable to sleep. Having probelems getting comfortable in my own bed. Some Of these may be caused by other meds too, Currently on Lovenox, to thin blood as well, and Vicodin for pain. | The medicine seems to be doing what its intentions are, but at the price of the side effects, is a rough road to be taken. | M | 23 | 1 months | 8/17/2006 | 5 | Stroke | I have not had any side effects. My INR theraputic level should be between 2.0-3.0. I was able to stabilize level within a month and a half. | I am not on any other drugs that would interact with the Warfarin, so maybe that is why I am not suffering many side effects or problems getting it levelized. I am only 38 and was in great health before my stroke, so maybe that has helped. I was on birth control pills, which were immediately stopped at time of stroke....they may be a cause, may not. | F | 38 | 7 weeks | 9/22/2006 | 4 | vertebral dissections | weight gain of 15 lbs., headache, hypersensitivity and itching in scalp, fatigue, mild mental fog, easy bruising | F | 39 | 6 months | 10/5/2006 | 4 | Antiphospholipid Syndrome | Having one hell of a time keeping my INR at a consistant rate, poo poo energy level (but there could be other stuff benifiting),blotchy skin | Had DVT and pulmonary embolism back in 2001 when I was tested for the antiphospholipid antibody, and lo and behold-there she was. So I'll be taking warfarin forever too. Yee haw. | F | 28 | 2 years | 11/18/2006 | 3 | dvt in left leg above the knee | pain in legs.and ankles. pain in the belly. higher then normal bp.dont want to eating. heart racing,and like heartburn . | always woried about geting another dvt or if the warfarin is working and the blood is to thin and have to take life time. | F | 46 | 1 months | 1/4/2007 | 5 | DVT /facionomy lower leg /embolism | hair loss,tire easily,sensitive to heat which also effects my INR big time. Must eat regular or I get sick feeling which does'nt go away when I do eat. | Sure its a serious drug. But,it has to be taken. The more stressed you get over it..remember you are effecting your INR. I took coumadin for five years, with having blood test sometimes more, every 2 weeks!! I insisted to my doctor to put me on the generic. Guess what? I maintained a consistant level ever since. Just once a month. 1995 I had no signs of clots or anything. I was in the hospital & rehab for months. Don't be scared of this drug, with all the hype etc. Just find a good doctor that understands adjusting if needed. Plus always know your readings and log them. Soon you'll notice a pattern. I was excited about another drug they were testing, but, seems that fell thru. I'm of course on for life,in my 12th year. | F | 54 | 12 years | 1/20/2007 | 3 | atrial fibrillation | None | F | 80 | | 2/24/2007 | 4 | PE in lung | Chills, fatigue, sweat easily. Some of the side effects could be attributed to not taking hormones anymore and dealing with the adjustment. | INR levels have taken a long time to reach 2.0. I am taking 7.5 mg and 10 mg alternating days throughout the week. Doctors and INR nurses had no subtantial reason why my INR was so low. Kept saying it was because I was getting healthy and metabolizing the medicine faster. I will be taking warfarin/coumadin the rest of my life. Would like to talk to other people who have used at a young age and throughout life. | F | 25 | 3 months | 3/1/2007 | 3 | atrial fibrillation | Internal bleeding when I fell on my knee. The whole heel area became black and blue. Have to be careful of little cuts and scrapes and pricks. Sometimes a bandaid is not enough. | I had the lecture about avoiding green leafy vegetables etc. and did at first. I became less concerned when I had weekly INR readings around 7.5 for two weeks without excessive bleeding problems. I still watch the broccoli! | M | 66 | 6 years | 4/15/2007 | 4 | DIC and now HIT 1 | unpredicable drug, too much green leafy veggies not enoough green leafy veggies, too active or less active. | when I require surgery can not just taper off, require lovenox to "brigde" to continue anticoagulation safely, RIGHT! will be on warfarin for life. | F | 55 | 6 years | 7/6/2007 | 3 | DVT behind uterus and PEs in lungs | I am experiencing dry hair and skin, ALL of my joints hurt, especially my toes, knees and ankles. I have muscle pain in my calves and and back. My menses were so heavy that I had to get an IUD to stop my cycle and hopefully prevent future cycles. I bruise extremely easily. My tongue and lips tingle and go numb sometimes. Sometimes I feel as if my throat is closing and it becomes difficult to breathe. I have also began to experience stomach pains. | I've only been on this medicine for a few weeks,but is this how I am supposed to feel. I feel worse now than I did before the DVT and PEs were found. | F | 35 | 3 weeks | 10/24/2007 | 3 | "A"-Fib | Aches in joints, especially knees. I didn't have this problem before using this medication even though I'm 69 years of age. I have been on it for 18 months. | Bleed longer than normal with nicks from shaving.When blood is checked I show middle readings with 5 mgs. | M | 69 | 18 months | 1/10/2008 | 3 | Small PE | Difficulty breathing, fogginess, metalic taste in mouth, anxious, headaches, dry skin, extreme fatigue and feeling of weakness (arms and legs like jelly). | M | 47 | 4 months | 4/25/2009 | 2 | Factor V, APS, PFO | Heavy menstrual bleeding, tiredness, and extreme weight gain. | My INRs are all over the place - have to go in weekly for check ups. I have difficulty eating healthy because of the high Vitamin K content in all my favorite vegetables. I really can't stand this medicine and continue hoping for a day when a replacement medicine comes out where I can eat whatever vegetables I want when I want. I would also love a medicine that doesn't need to be monitored so often. This medicine and monitoring has basically taken over my life. | F | 27 | 5 years 15 mg 1X day | 1/16/2011 | 3 | CVT, Antiphospholipid Syndrome | 35lb weight gain that does not come back off and in fact seems to keep creeping up, despite calorie counting (1400 cal/day) and significantly increased exercise (cycling 40 miles+/week). | Clotting first appeared in my brain, so I have to stay on Warfarin or be subject to stroke. Am 31 years old and was getting ready to start building a family with my husband. Instead, my weight just keeps increasing, making me a higher risk pregnancy than I ever wanted to be. Dietitician has given up; can't make sense of it. Curious to see if, when I switch to Lovenox for pregnancy, if I'm finally able to lose some of the weight despite increased hormones. | F | 31 | 2 years 7.5-11.25m 1X day | 3/23/2011 | 2 | DVT in Iliac Vein, May Thurner's | Bloated stomach, slight weight gain, hair loss | I just want to get off of Coumadin!! My stomach looks like I am five months pregnant. My INR's get above 2, sometimes, mostly I am between 1.7 and 1.8. I kept a pretty consistent diet until I was on 10 mg and just getting to 2, then I cut out spinach, green pepper, and green onion because I did not want to have to increase my dosage anymore. After my dose went over 9, I started having dizzy spells, have my period all the time and started having bloody noses for the first time EVER. I have stents in my iliac vein from my belly button down to my hip. They can't find anything wrong with my blood and after they dilate the vein again to get rid of the newest clot, I will stay on Coumadin for three more months and then I am done. I have the filter to catch the clots and prevent them from going to my lungs. My bald, fat, bleeding self is sick of this medicine. | F | 34 | 8 weeks 10 mg 1X day | 4/11/2011 | 3 | Factor V, Protein S & C Deficiency | Acne, weight gain, depression, racing heart, fainting, extreme fatigue, shaking, always cold, headaches | When I first started this drug I would faint all the time and it took a long time to get regulated. I am on an extremely high dose due to genetic bleeding disorders and homocystine issues. It is really hard to get used to and frustrating to be one of few young people on Warfarin for life. The best way to feel better is to drink tons of water. It has really messed with my body but when I drink extra water the side effects are much less annoying. | F | 24 | 1 years 11.5 MG 1X day | 8/2/2011 |
WARFARIN SODIUM (WARFARIN SODIUM): This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body. Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Conditions that increase your risk of developing blood clots include a certain type of irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation), heart valve replacement, recent heart attack, and certain surgeries (such as hip/knee replacement). Warfarin is commonly called a "blood thinner," but the more correct term is "anticoagulant." It helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in your body by decreasing the amount of certain substances (clotting proteins) in your blood. FDA Approval Date: 1997-03-26 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)