WARFARIN SODIUM Reviews (WARFARIN SODIUM)

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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)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR WARFARIN SODIUMCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE
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 4  St. Jude valve Bloating, heavy periods,hair loss, foggy memory, bruising and low energy Bi-weekly INR along with self check- cougcheck . Still waiting for a better alternative as I'm on it for the rest of my life. It controls my life, During conception and pregnancy took heparin and really enjoyed it - F 26 years
12-15 mg 1X day
4/29/2017
 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
 5  Hx of DVT & PE When I was taken off Warfarin in 2008, I developed a life-threatening pulmonary embolism. I've been back on it ever since with no further events. Auto accident 09/01/2017: Totalled/rolled-over Ford Focus. Due to hitting my head on the door pillar and the shoulder harness tugging on my kidneys, I experienced a few days of internal bleeding from both my temple area and in my urine. Both bleedings resolved within several days to a week without any treatment. M 64 11 years
5 mg 1X day
6/29/2018
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 5  mechanical valve Headache nasty taste in my mouth dizzy sharp pain in my head gums bleed all the Times bruise easy swelling think god for warfarin i almost died having heart surgery hopefully they will come out with something else. F 33 9 years
10mg
5/12/2015
 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
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 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
 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
 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  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
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 4  PE in both lungs Tired, cold, notice that your lungs are bad when you don't take it, dizzy, heart beats fast sometimes, out of breath. F 22 2 years
4mg 1X day
10/12/2014
 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  mechanical aortic heart valve Mentally vague.cold feet.hair loss irritable.very tired all the time.heavy periods.my inr should be 2,5-3,5 however have had 3 bleeds when its risen to 3,9 so im assuming my body is very sensitive to warfarin i only take 3mg daily F 45 2 years
3mg
4/8/2013
 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
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 1  PE in rt.lung first tiredness, hair loss, gained 10lb, now my skin became so dry and red, flaky above eyes and chin mostly on face. I noticed such pain in front of calves, and the pains, heaviness in chest. Seem to have more sensitivity to sun, and the whole eye wackiness. I can't take eye exams, choose what is right. I'm going to stop taking it. I plan on following an aspirin regimen. I just don't find this much of a life for my husband and myself anymore. F 55 2 years
5-7.5mg. 1X day
6/12/2014
 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
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 1  it makes my heart skip and nautious Sick heart beats irregular or stops then picks up scares me doctor says it's not the warfarin he is full of it plus it's breaking me out in different areas of my body M 50 1 years
15
12/5/2015
 1  Blood clot in lower leg Brain fog .tired all the time .pain in the stomach.feeling nauseous.bad metal taste in the mouth .no get up and go feeling at all .leg cramps.cold hands and feet .heart skips .hair loss . This rat poison is not any good for me .I'm finding a replacement for it .please take caution when taking this medicine. If you start feeling worse or different try a different medicine. M 57 1 years
5 MG
1/4/2016
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 1  Found clot in left leg passed heart Palpitations.head aches.thighs ache while trying to sleep.irregular heart beat.rash comes and goes in differant areas of body.dr. says its not from warfarin. Thats a lie.im sick of being stuck.my doctor seems like he does not know half the time what he's talking about also he said the e.r.doctor that first diagnosed my problem didnt know what he was talking about that a blood clot dont go up your left leg pass thru your heart and go to your lung....im looking for a differant dr. F 50 1 years
15mg
2/24/2016
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 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
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 4  Multiple PE's in both lungs Heart racing and intense pounding resulting in insomnia. I have had PE's twice and was ok after the first six months, but after the second PE came and I was back on warfarin I noticed an intense heart beat. It happens one to 3 hours after I take my warfarin which is in the evening. Doctors say it is not the warfarin, but I know it is. Although you are supposed to take in evening to minimize interactions with food I started taking at 5 pm. and still feel heart flutters and heavy pounding, but symptoms ware off so it is not messing with sleep. M 34 10 months
8 1X day
3/23/2014
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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)

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