COUMADIN Reviews (WARFARIN SODIUM)Average Rating: 3.1 (876 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare COUMADIN with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR COUMADIN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | 3 DVT's lower left leg | Have not really had any side effects. Have recently been having frequent headaches, but I don't know if that is truly related to the medicine. | Found out after my DVT's in 1998 that I have a Factor V mutation and was initially put on coumadin life long. Had to switch to heparin while trying get pregnant and then pregnant w/my son. After that was told I didn't really have to be on it life long, so there was a gap of about three years of no medicine - and I worried every time I had a pain in my left leg. Was on Lovenox while pregnant w/my daughter (born in 2004). My hematologist told me that the opinion had changed and I really **should** be on life long anti-coagulant therapy so went back on to coumadin. Because of my insurance I had to switch to warfarin and have not had any regulatory problems - my INR has been between 2 and 3, and my dosage is 7.5mg M,W,F and 10 mg the rest of the week (I get checked once a month and have been on this dosage for five months). I truly do not like taking this medicine, but I feel much better about taking it rather than having more clots. I recently found out that both of my children inh | F | 37 | 7 years | 1/24/2006 | 2 | atrial fibrilation | Blood clots faster than when taking Ecotrin? Cold, diarrhea, lethargy, some depression though I take Prozac, pressure in upper chest & neck. When increased recently, I started awakening with headaches, though headaches are rare with me. Petichiae or pin-point blood clots are frequent, not to mention spider veins. At times, "brain fog." | I'm drug intolerant and believe this latest medical guideline should be applied according to the individual, i.e.,not across the board. I feel I would do well to return to Ecotrin or go with low dosage of both Coumadin & Ecotrin. When I've had to go off Coumadin for a week, I begin to feel better. | F | 70 | 2 days | 1/26/2006 | 2 | aftrial fibrillation | I just entered my comments on taking coumadin, and where I thought I put the length of time as over 2 years, it came up "2 days." Also, I neglected to mention that I have experienced hair loss. | F | 70 | 2 years | 1/26/2006 | 5 | Arterial fibrillation | Cold hands, cold feet. I always shave at night because I don’t have time in the morning to wait for the cut to heal. I get horrible bruises when I walk into furniture…I had dilapidating panic attacks before taking coumadin, thank god those episodes are gone. | If I can help anyone regarding their panic attacks, I would be more than happy to give you my uneducated opinion. Be well. | M | 45 | 1 days | 1/31/2006 | 5 | DVT and PE | The only real side effect I have is an itchy scalp. I occassionally get these little red dots on my right leg where the DVT is but other than that I don't have an issues with this drug | I am a lifer - Factor V both genes not too mention I have 2 femoral in my leg - only should have one both severly clotted 3 years ago. Was on birth control at the time. My INR is usually all over the place - I go 1x every month to get it checked. | F | 36 | 3 years | 2/2/2006 | 2 | heart attack | Depression, persistent cough, blood in urine, extreeme fatigue, stiff neck, loss of interest in life in general. | Is there a substitute that may minimize these side effects? | M | 80 | 90 days | 2/11/2006 | 4 | Sinus Venous Thrombosis | Dizziness, fatigue and lethargy mostly. Headaches and a "heavy" feeling in my chest when I breathe. Bruise easily too! | I had nose and ear bleeds when I was at the higher daily dosage (>8mg) but that has subsided. Other side effects seem to be normal for this medication. Is there anyone whose been able to relieve them??? | F | 34 | 6 weeks | 2/13/2006 | 4 | bilateral PE | Notable hair loss; some fatigue. | M | 57 | 18 months | 2/17/2006 | 4 | DVT in subclavian-axillary vein | terrible, uncomfortable bloating - although not sure if it's related to having to go off birth control pills at the same time (b/c of DVT) | F | 37 | 3.5 weeks | 3/8/2006 | 3 | APS,MTHFR.Protein S deff. | Hair loss,headache,I cant lose weight,ditzy,tired. I have to be on it for life.taking 10 mg mon-fri. and then 11mg sat & Sun. I want to find a way not to take this drug. With three blood disorders it is hard. The Dr. wants me to be thin I just had a baby 8 weeks ago and need to lose the weight . What does everyone do for birth control? Please e-mail me any suggestions with the weight thing...... | F | 35 | 7 weeks | 3/8/2006 | 3 | Bilateral pulmonary emboli | Cold hands/feet and general intolerance of cold. I've always run a little on the cold side, but it's really starting to drive me nuts. Plus the usual bruising. I've fallen hard on my knees twice since I started taking it, and the first time they were sore for a good 6 weeks afterward. Heavy periods. | They they the PE was caused by BC (there's another side effect report to make, eh?). I only have to be on the Coumadin for 6 months, and I can't wait to get off (4 mos to go!) The DR has been s-l-o-w-l-y upping my dosage since I started 2 months ago, and my INR isn't any higher than when I started--1.6. I currently take 7.5 mg 4 days/wk and 5 mg 3 days/wk. | F | 37 | 2 months | 3/9/2006 | 3 | PE | Unable to clear my head, tired, low energy, cold hands and feet, awaken easily at night. | Symptoms first arose at night in the hospital. Told by Drs that coumadin does not cause these side effects. Evaluated for other causes of side effects during hospital stay(two echocardiograms, holter monitor, numerous blood tests, abdominal CT etc.). Every test came back well within normal range, but effects persist. | F | 42 | 14 days | 3/14/2006 | 4 | Atrial Fib then a pacemaker | My feet and hands get cold faster than they used to ( I used to love winter skiing but quit back in the early 90's because I got cold fast!). Abrasions ooze a bit and skin cuts bleed longer and take longer to heal. It took a few months to get my ProTime to stay consistent - usually around 2.3 | I didn't know I had A-Fib until I had an EKG. Cardiologist tried cardioversion (twice) to get me back to normal. Each time it got worse and I eventually lost my heartbeat - couldn't do better than 30/minute (pretty tough walking and going up stairs). Pacemaker helps a lot. I'm taking Flecainide, too. Don't know if that is also contributing to my cold intolerance. Looking forward to summer! Technology is wonderful - Just have to remember that it does have limits. I'm still adjusting to what I can and cannot do in my Masters Swimming program. I rated Coumadin a 4 because it does work and, as I understand, it is the only game in town. I'd rather do without it. | M | 66 | 13 months | 3/16/2006 | 1 | DVT | I experienced weight gain, heavy periods, numbness on my left side, overall feeling terrible. My DVT is still there but disolving after 5 months on the drug. | I was taking birth control to control ovarian cysts, but is was determined to be the cause of my DVT. Without the pill the cyst grew and when I ovulated and because I was on coumadin I bled into my cyst causing extreme pain and putting me in the hospital for 1 week. The numbess on my entire left side was addressed in the hospital and i was told there is no medical reason I should feel this way, I now think its the (rat poison) medication. But I am sure my hemotologist is going to disagree with me. | F | 41 | 5 months | 3/16/2006 | 3 | 3 PE's | Tired all the time-hot-night sweats-anyone else-trying to look up side effects (not very specific)-has anyone tried that-Gold of pleasure (wild flax) oil found info at siberiantigernaturals.com | M | 55 | 3 years | 3/20/2006 | 2 | TIAs, strokes, PFO | Always cold, fatigue, very heavy periods, weak nails | I've had no success with staying regulated, no matter how well I comply with doctor's orders. I also continue to have TIAs, even on coumadin AND Plavix. | F | 43 | 6 years | 3/21/2006 | 4 | Thoracic Outlet Syndrome | Headaches,longer menstrual cycle,large dark bruises all over,weight loss. | M | 24 | 2 months | 3/22/2006 | 3 | DVT | Headache, bleeding gums, red eyes, fatigue, weight gain, strange dreams, depression, thin nails, bruising, cold all the time, hair loss (even with thyroid supplement) | I also have fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. Tylenol just doesn't cut it for the pain, especially with the weather changes. What am I supposed to do? | F | 58 | 20 days | 3/27/2006 | 2 | DVT | I've only been on it 3 weeks and already have experienced headaches, hair loss, weird dreams, very dry skin, easy bruising, depression, thin nails, loss of interest in sex, get cold easily. I've also turned into a major grouch, much to my husband's dismay. | I don't like not being able to take NSAIDs for my fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis because they may interact. I haven't found a satisfactory solution for pain control yet. What do we do with the headaches? Just live with them? | F | 58 | 3 weeks | 3/27/2006 | 4 | DVT | Hair loss, major fatigue, hard time concentrating and remembering things, fainted/blacked out and fell, heaviness in chest. | I am on 5mg 3x's a week and 7.5mg 4 x's per week. dosage was just increased due to continuing decrease in INR readings. Will only be on it a few more months (prayfully). | F | 42 | 5 months | 3/30/2006 |