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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 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
 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  A Fib caused by thyroid storm Saved my life! I have been of of warfarin for 3 days now and am hoping some of the weight gain will go away soon. F 53 6 months
9mgs
9/25/2014
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 5  DVT + PE Had absolutely no side effects at all. The limit of time you have to take it for it to be effective was really stressfull and harmful for my mental state, but the medicine itself had no side effects. F 17 6 months
35mg 1X day
10/30/2014
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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  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
 4  arterial clots Weight gain, bloating, loss of memory, forgetting words, joint pain. I am thankful for this medicine, my experience was so horrific that I'd prefer the side effects any day. This medicine is the best known to help with genetic clotting disorders. I have two and would rather be safe than to throw more clots. F 52 2 days
10 mg
12/31/2016
 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
 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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 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
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 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
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 4  PE in the lungs At first I had stomach ach and feeling sick because I was taking 5-10mg of warfarin at the start and my INR levels were up and down the first few weeks but in the last week there between 2.0-3.0 now on the last three blood tests. I do get lightheaded ness here and there but I drink loads of water that helps! And I get days where I don't want to eat but I force it or I get days I do want to eat, I've only had mild effects nothing serious. I'm on this for 6months and I have a baby so it's a lot to handle with a baby aswel but feeling better every week so far so I would say this medicine is good for some people but not everyone, and it would be nice if we had a medication that we didn't have to check on all the time coz that can be annoying do the tests but it can save our life's to F 32 1 months
2mg
2/25/2014
 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
 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
 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  One kidney blocked off clot figers and toes are numb pain in lower side stomach. Metal taste in mouth. 15 pound weight gain. Tired all the time and have head aches all the time. Can't focus well either. F 23 4 days
5mg
10/21/2012
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 3  atrial fibrillation None F 80
2/24/2007
 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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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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