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 |
| 3 | PE | loss of hair, feeling cold, heavy chest, prone to chest infections, tiredness, lack of energy, feeling yukky, loss of apetite | F | 44 | 4 months 9mg 1X day | 1/22/2012 | 3 | significant size DVT in right leg | When I first began taking coumadin, the loss of thought process and fatigue was from having a new baby and now I know it was not. I then began experiencing weight gain, severe joint (hip) back pain, and hair loss. My INR levels cant seem to come up (around 1.7-1.9) for the past 3 months. The doc would like for me to be between 2-3, preferably around 2.5. I am hoping and praying that after 6 months I will no longer have to take coumadin. I have experienced many of the other side effects mentioned on this site and I just do not understand why more of these side effects are not listed and recognized by drug companies! God be with each of you going through coumadin treatment. | F | 37 | 4 months 10 | 1/21/2012 | 3 | Blood Clot behind left knee | Fatigue, fogginess, feel sick all the time, but most of all daily violent headaches. Headaches so severe and no medications helped. Had to call out doc to get extra pain relief several times and anti sickness injection. I just want to sleep all the time. I was poorly informed about side effects. | As well as Warfarin I had daily Daltaparin injections. Was admitted for 2 days observation due to violent headaches and I felt the doctor who was observing did not fully appreciate the side effects and extreme pain I was experiencing. Was 2 weeks on Daltaparin and have finished that now - starting to feel a bit more settled now | F | 56 | 21 days 6mg 1X day | 1/11/2012 | 3 | Dvt right leg antiphospholipid | Recently been placed on coumadin for life. Feeling extremely fatigued, sore joints, loss of strength and emotional. A young active mother of two normally nowadays dragging myself out of bed | F | 29 | 2 weeks 7 1X day | 1/8/2012 | 3 | Post-Op PE | Hair loss, fatigue, horrific knee/hip pain, period lasting more than a month, heaviness in chest, insane bleeding from tiny shaving cuts. | Doc had a such a tough time regulating my levels, I finally gave up all green veggies until I go off the Coumadin. Can't wait to get off this med and feel like myself again! My knee pain is getting worse by the day! | F | 42 | 5 months 7.5 1X day | 1/5/2012 | 3 | Factor V Leiden-Hetero | Tired, headaches, feeling bleh( nauseated) bloating and gasy a few hours after taking medication. Does not seem to matter with the dose strength ( I have tried 10 mg and 7.5 mg once a day and still have same "reactions") | Still working on finding right dose...Taking medication due to history of miscarriage due to factor v leiden ( only "symptom" of clotting disorder I have had and husband and I currently trying. Maternal grandmother has had dvt as well as paternal grandfather) Only reason I am taking this medication | F | 25 | 3 weeks 5mg 1X day | 12/31/2011 | 3 | dvt left calf | Bruising, headache, cold all the time, loss of breath, tired, | F | 18 | 3 months 5, 7.5 | 12/4/2011 | 3 | Lupus | Memory loss, hair loss, tiredness. | I have been taking Coumadin for long time and did not know any alternatives. Recently my doctor advised me of all side effects of Coumadin. It was shocking to learn how bad this medication affect some people. I am looking into switching to increase dosage of Omega-3 fish oil instead of Coumadin. | M | 41 | 12 years 6 1X day | 10/14/2011 | 3 | Dvts and PE's | Always tried, numbness in fingers, hands, feet and toes. Aching muscles. Not sleeping well. Weight Gain, heart palpations, out of breath and lack of concentration. Always forgetful. And I have just been diagnosed with mild osteoporosis. | After reading all the comments, I started doing more research. All the symptoms listed are for anemia. Thin blood. The symptoms are real but there is nothing else to treat long term clotting and the side effects do not outweigh the results. It’s a struggle but I will continue to look for alternate treatment for blood clots | F | 52 | 7 years 7.5 1X day | 9/26/2011 | 3 | Dvt in left calf, groin and pelvis. | I have been able to keep a steady inr on Coumadin. I have experienced hair loss, short term memory loss, think one word but say a different one ( my kids call me out on this frequently), no focus, lose my thoughts mid sentence.Weight gain and gloating. We eat organic, I exercise frequently but I still do not lose the weight. It is embarrassing. I am off of Coumadin for the next two days and switching to Pradaxa. We will see if there are any differences. I really want my memory back.. | F | 44 | 18 months 6mg 1X day | 9/19/2011 | 3 | PE (2) Antiphospholipid Syndrome | Dizzyness, forgetfulness, extreme fatigue, overall weakness, short of breathe hurts when I breathe | I started on lovenox then switched to arixtra for about a year, was tired but not bad. Then they transitioned me to warfarin since I will need to be this for life due to APS. I would break out in a rash about 30 minutes after taking it then I progressively have gotten worse. Forgetting things, blanking out for a second, no focus or concentration, feel extremely tired and overall not feel well. It's impacting my professional career to the point that I had to go back out on disability to find a solution. Doctor switch me to non generic coumadin still feel messed up no rash but overall fatique, foggy etc.. I may lose my job if I don't get better fast and I really don't want to do injections again but that maybe my only recourse. UG! I'm so frustrated and tired of feeling sick. | F | 36 | 3 months 12.5/10 1X day | 9/16/2011 | 3 | dvt right arm and protein c defi | Weight gain, tiredness, body pains, cold all the time, headaches, irritable, levels are never consistent, dizziness | I have gained a lot of weight since I started taking this med. I also have hypothyroidsim and this med throws my levels off and causes even more symptoms. I don't like the way it makes me feel at all! | F | 39 | 3 years 15 1X day | 9/8/2011 | 3 | DVT - caused by a broken foot | -EXCESSIVE FATIGUE - I SLEEP FROM 9PM - 6.30AM - THEN BACK TO BED AT 7.30 UNTIL 12 NOON. STILL NEVER FEELS LIKE ENOUGH. -MOODY- I HAVE TURNED INTO A MEGA B! I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THE SWEET, EASY TO GET ALONG WITH TYPE GIRL, BUT LATELY, I HAVE HAD AN AWFUL PERSONALITY. MY HUSBAND HAS CALLED ME OUT ON IT MORE TIMES I CARE TO COUNT. HE WILL BE THE 1ST TO SAY THAT I AM NOT ACTLING MYSELF. I HAVE BECOME VERY SHORT TEMPERED. -LOSS OF HAIR - CLEANING THE SHOWER DRAINS EVERY MORNING. SEEMS LIKE I SHOULD BE BALD BY NOW! -HEADACHES - SEVERE. SOMETIMES SO SEVERE I QUESTION WETHER OR NOT TO GO TO THE ER. TYLONOL DOES NOTHING FOR MY HEADACHES. LOSS OF ENERGY- I SIT AND I LOOK AROUND MY HOUSE. I WANT TO GET UP AND CLEAN, BUT I JUST SIT. I CAN'T SEEM TO GET ANY TYPE OF ENERGY TO DO ANYTHING. FORGETFULNESS- I CAN BE IN THE MIDDLE OF A CONVERSATION AND COMPLETELY FORGET WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT. ANY TYPE OF DISTRACTION WILL KNOCK ME OFF TOPIC. ALSO, WHILE WRITTING/TYPING, I WILL KNOW WHAT | OVER ALL I HATE THIS MEDICINE. I HATE THE PERSON IT HAS TURNED ME INTO, BUT I AM ALIVE SO I WILL GLADLY TAKE THIS MEDICINE IN RETURN FOR MY LIFE. | F | 28 | 20 weeks 15 MG 1X day | 9/7/2011 | 3 | DVT and PE | Fatigue and pain in legs | Blood levels are not consistent when checked. Doctors cannot give me anymore info other than diet. I found that moving around has helped. Also my relationship with God has given me a tremendous amount of confidence that I will regain the health I once had. Remember prayer changes things. God Bless! | M | 45 | 6 months 30 1X day | 8/31/2011 | 3 | Upper Extremity DVT | Pain on rt side of head, hair thinning, nails brittle, sometimes sleeping problems, mainly concerned about the loss for words. | I will be talking and a different word comes out and you are fully aware this just happened but you cant help it. Same goes for writing. I find myself double checking my texts before sending them, reading things 2X, kind of always in a fog, and my daughter has noticed this. Its very frusterating. I read that once you stop taking the coumadin the side effects are gone. I truly hope so because Im only 43 and I feel like Im losing my mind. | F | 43 | 4 months 7.5 MG 1X day | 8/16/2011 | 3 | Genetic Clotting Disorders | Acne, lethargy, fainting, severe fatigue | This drug has made me feel pretty terrible and I am so tired of my INR never staying the same no matter what I do but it keeps me alive I suppose. | F | 24 | 1 years 11.5 MG 1X day | 8/2/2011 | 3 | Lupus anticoagulant | thinning skin, hair loss, mental fogginess and most recently, severe headaches. | It's funny how the docs don't mention any of these side effects. I thought it was just age why I was experiencing these things until the headaches started and I went looking online. I would be interested to hear more from anyone who has taken nattokinase or lumbrokinase as I have come to learn that these may be more appropriate in preventing clots from forming which warfarin really does not do. It thins the blood thereby helping to remove clots that have already formed. I would rather be proactive. | F | 52 | 9 months 7.5 1X day | 7/31/2011 | 3 | blood clot after surgery/left calf | can't seem to get my PT/INR under control. supposed to be between 2-3 and it drops to 1.2-1.4 finally got it up to 2.1 for two days straight. menstrual cycle is EXTREMELY heavy, stomach bloating, weight gain. hopefully only on for 3 months. | F | 41 | 10 weeks 9mg 1X day | 7/29/2011 | 3 | 2 DVTs, 3 PEs | Always cold, very forgetful, which is a major problem as I'm pre-med, fatigued. | I went on this medication after three bouts with PEs (DVT/PE/PI with birth control pills; DVT/PE with pregnancy; PE after broken clavicle and surgical repair). Decided not to risk another clot/PE, but now that I'm in school again I'm thinking about taking nattokinase to get the anti-clotting without the coumadin side effects. Will keep you posted. | F | 46 | 4 years 7.5 mg 1X day | 6/15/2011 | 3 | DVT caused PE on lungs | Hair loss, cold hands and feet, tingling and electric pains in legs, eyesight declining, and memory loss, confusion, lack of focus, and mind going blank mid-sentence. | F | 40 | 75 days 37 1X day | 6/12/2011 |