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 | Mechanical heart valve. | Hair falling out. Always cold, Constantly rundown...no energy. And today I notice my fingernails are purple. I am so delighted to find the site and know I am not alone! Will these side effects ease with time? My INR is all over the place. Not much out there but I have learned kiwi, cranberry, blueberry impact the warfarin as do green veg. | F | 60 | 3 months 8mg 1X day | 5/29/2011 | 3 | AF | For the first couple of months I was totally exhausted and weak. I lost my breath easily. | After researching the drug, I thought that there might be problems with my fluid and potassium intake, so I started taking potassium tablets and increased my fluid intake to at least eight large glasses a day. Within three days I was back to my normal energy levels and have had no problems with either low energy or breathing. If I reach a low level of exhaustion, I sometimes feel weak. It's easy to OD on potassium so I don't recommend this to anyone else, but it gave my life back. | F | 68 | 4 months 2X day | 5/28/2011 | 3 | DVT left leg twice | Always cold, very tired, painful joints particularly wrists and thumbs, depression. | Have to take this for life now. Have lots of trouble regulating the dose for me. INR is always up and down. 13mg at the moment and I only weigh 8 stone. It seems such a high dose and makes me feel so lousy. | F | 44 | 2 years 13mg 1X day | 5/23/2011 | 3 | DVT in subclavian vein in right arm | foggy headed, dizzy, extreme fatigue, emotional "roller coaster", over all feeling of being ill, nausea | I was diagnosed with the DVT in my right arm after spending a week in the hospital with severe pancreatitis (4 days in ICU and 3 days in a regular room). It has been 3 weeks since I started Coumadin (Warfarin) and I have an all over feeling of being ill, foggy headed, dizzy, extreme fatigue and feel like I am on a roller coaster with my emotions - one minute I am happy, the next I am crying and the next I am biting someone's head off..... My arm still hurts, feels numb from shoulder to hand and I hurt in my shoulder blade as well. | F | 35 | 3 weeks 7.5mg 1X day | 5/6/2011 | 3 | Sub-Massive Pulmonary Embolism | I am a 22 year old female. I started coumadin in January 2011. (3 months ago) At first, I began waking up with both of my hands completely numb every morning. However for the past few weeks, I no longer wake up with numbness in my hands but instead both of my wrists and thumbs feel extremely painful at the joints. Also, I noticed that my feet constantly ache especially on the heels. I am otherwise healthy and have never experienced injuries or pain in my wrists, thumbs, or feet before my p.e. and coumadin. | Does any one have any advice on my situation?? | F | 22 | 3 months 4-6mg 1X day | 4/29/2011 | 3 | 3 blood clots post surgery | consistent acne breakouts, mind in a fog sometimes, drowsy | I have 3 blood clots post surgery, and I'm told I have to take this 3-6 months (2.5mg - 5mg per day). I CANNOT wait to get off of Warfarin/Coumadin. I used to be acne prone years ago, and now this drug has brought all that acne back. Some days, my mind is kind of hazy, and I get drowsy on occasion, too. | M | 39 | 2 months 5 MG 1X day | 4/29/2011 | 3 | clot prevention. had TIA, have afib | low energy, feeling sad, weight gain,poor sleep | F | 84 | 6 weeks 1X day | 4/25/2011 | 3 | UE DVT | Tingling (pins and needles) in both hands, arms ache, dizziness, joint pain (not sure, I have RA as well but have not had any joint pain until taking this medicine). Stress as to these things going on... | Since my Hematologist has never heard of anyone else having these side effects, I made an appt with Neurologist because I am worried I have a clot in my brain. Since I see all of you that have so many similar syptoms, I am very frustrated. Dr's don't know why I have clot in my arm and aren't at all being aggressive as to finding out. I feel like I am completely on my own. | F | 46 | 2 months 8.5 1X day | 4/6/2011 | 3 | Bilateral PE | Complete loss of appetite. Chills and severe fatigue. Acne definately on the increase. I'm not sure if the med is causing the hopelessness... or life issues. | It appears that I got my PE after a rapid decline and removal of Cymbalta. I was on 60, did 30's for a few days and ended up with symptoms and in the hospital not quite two weeks later. | F | 39 | 14 days 2.5 - 5 1X day | 3/20/2011 | 3 | PE on both lungs & DVT in left leg | cold , pain in leg , shortness of breath at times , depression , feel like im losing plot forgeting things and just ramble on about anything , tiredness, no motivation ,memory problems , | F | 40 | 3 months 3mg 1X day | 3/16/2011 | 3 | A Fib | Extreme hair loss- my hair went from shiny and healthy to thin and dull, pretty soon there won't be any more to fall out. Headaches, never ending headaches, upset stomach after taking it, blood in urine, dry skin that no lotion or creme can relieve and now looks old and gross, exhausted, weight gain, bruising, red eyes, over all feel unwell and foggy headed, concentration is nill, no motivation, something under my ribs is swollen and painful especially the right side, and I've had painful contusions that had to be checked for blood clots. | Wish there was a way to fix my heart for sure and get me off these meds. It is interfering with my ability to do a good job at work. I need my memory, concentration, motivation, the weight off, and my life back. This is not living. | F | 56 | 20 months 9mg & 12mg 1X day | 3/7/2011 | 3 | dvt left leg | weight gain, doing everything to lose weight and it wont shift. Feeling very sad, anxious, and down. have aches and pains. cant remember little things.get so tired so easily,no amount of sleep helps. dont feel myself at all. very irritable. gums bleed every time i brush my teeth. | Theres things that have happened the past couple months i dont even remember which is so frustrating. My family say about me since i started takin warfarin 'Lights are on but nobodys home', that sometimes im looking at them but its like im looking past them. Iv temporarily lost myself which is hard at 26, but im sure once i can stop takin this rat poison in a month me and my family will get me back! Iv mentioned my view of the side effects at the clinic wen im getting my inr checked, how in gods name can they have the cheek to say there shouldn't be any side effects...are they insane??it makes me feel like a hypacondriac(prob didnt spell that properly-mental block,stupid warfarin), but i know how i feel!! | F | 26 | 3 months 9 mg 1X day | 2/15/2011 | 3 | PE on Lung | fatigue, bloating, extremely heavy menstrual cycle, some hair loss, short term memory loss, lack of concentration | Been taking Coumadin for 2 1/2 years and will be on it for life. Started taking after being diagnosed with PE on right lung. I believe PE was caused by the birth control YAZ, which I was only taking for 6 months when PE occurred. Don't enjoy the side effects. Feel like I am much older than my 39 years. Because I will be on this for life, I find the side effects very frustrating. | M | 39 | 2 years 6 1X day | 2/12/2011 | 3 | Mitral Valve Replacement | Hair Loss, Weight gain, Forgetfullness, Lack of Energy. | Prior to my surgery I was very active, mainly running, swimming and biking. Weight was around 180 lbs and could run between 6-7 miles at a 8:00 min. pace. Following the surgery, by about 4-5 months, I was able to run about 2-3 miles, but at a 9 – 9:30 min pace. I slowly started to gain weight as I was increasing my exercise routine. By 7 months after my surgery, I was at about 195 lbs. Mainly in my waist area. Exercising was much less rewarding than before. I was feeling pretty weak and very light headed most of the time. By about 11 months of being on this blood thinner, I decided to just stop taking it. This was a huge gut check to risk a blood clot, but feeling the way I was, I really didn’t care. After about 5 months of this routine, I was due to go in for my 6 month check up with my cardiologist. My weight was back down to 180 and my exercise levels had increased. I had my old energy levels at work back and felt much better overall. 2 weeks prior to my doctor visit, I went back on warfarin. I was able to get my INR levels back to therapeutic and actually had them test it there the day of the exam. It was at 2.7. Well I have stayed on the medicine now since that last visit, about 9 months now. I slowly started putting weight back on and the 5 mile runs were back down to 3. About 6 weeks ago I decided to really start watching my diet. This has made a huge difference. I have lost about 12 pounds since Thanksgiving and have had to buy smaller sla | M | 43 | 2 years 10 1X day | 1/11/2011 | 3 | DVT and Pulmonary Embolism | I have rashes on in neck (which came right after I was inject w/ a contrast for a CT scan) chest, abdomen, in navel and in folds where top of thighs and pelvis meet. Every time my wife and I have sex, I get abrasions on my penis despite there being enough lubrication. Got cold easily for a while but that has gone away. Anyone have any of these SX? How did you and your doc TX them? | I had to take Lovenox injections before I started on coumadin and for about 5 days after I started until my INR reached 2.5. Could this contribute to side effects I am experiencing? I am not saying that dissatisfied w/ the med. My mother took it years. And I haven't been on it that long. It just that side effects came only after the TX for pulmonary emboli and the DVT. They are quite bothersome. I like to lessen or eliminate them but no one docs included appear to confirm whether any of them are related the med(s)/TX. | M | 50 | 21 days 10 mg QD 1X day | 1/11/2011 | 3 | DVT - rt leg, ankle to knee | Weight gain - just lost 15 pounds due to disclosed diabetic condition and gained all back once Coumadin started (in about 2 weeks)- Doctor said not a side effect but I question!! - maybe lack of exercise desire as new lazy feeling but this is still caused by drug even if not physcial - some itching - a lot of worry about bleeding even with blood checking - now in 2-3 range so ok here - should start monthly blood check with next visit | Wonder what is relationship of diabetes and DVT - DVT came from cross country flight and then 8 day drive back across country - not sure which part of trip it started - the original swelling and calf pain comes back occassionally so continuous leg elevation is necessary - wonder how they know to tell me to stop the Coumadin which I hate!!! | M | 70 | 1.5 months 6 1X day | 1/9/2011 | 3 | DVT | Heavy menstrual flow, bone pains | After taking coumadin for a year, I felt low back and pelvic pains. Xray and bone density scan were done and suddenly I developed rapid onset of osteoporosis and arthritis of the pelvic joint. After searching the internet, I discovered that anti-coagulant drugs can cause osteoporosis since it cuts the supply of vitamin K needed for the bones. | F | 47 | 1 years 1-2 mg 1X day | 12/26/2010 | 3 | PE Left Lung | I have been feeling like I am in a cloud. I trade stocks and go to school everyday and I am finding it hard to read and focus for long periods of time. I feel like the life has gotten sucked out of me and a feeling of utter hopelessness. I feel like I am in a cloud and cannot break free, my anxiety has always been high and it seems like it is even higher now. | My Doctor keeps telling me that these are not side effects of Coumadin, but I am not on any other medication. I went to the ER after my chest hurt for three days and the clot was discovered, was told I most likely have Factor V and will be on the drug for a while. I just keep thinking I am bleeding in my body and I am becoming a miserable mess to my new wife and everyone around me. I wish there was clarity on how I am suppose to feel and what is going on. | M | 24 | 16 days 10 MG 1X day | 12/26/2010 | 3 | risk of stroke due to chiropractic | HAIR LOSS, fatigue, sleepiness, no grip, weakness in arms/hands/fingers and all over body, re occurring headaches, muscle aches, bleeding gums, always cold, can't wake up in the morning before noon, otherwise feel dizzy and very tired | the hair loss is getting worse each day, started 3 months ago once warfarin was prescribed and is getting really bad. have another 3 months to take drug and so frightened for my hair, i had really thick healthy hair and loads of it, i've lost more than half by now so what will happen in 3 months??... | F | 30 | 3 months 7-8mg 1X day | 12/17/2010 | 3 | Stroke due to Chiropractor | fatigue, memory loss, inability to concentrate at times, lower back pain, severe weight gain, hair loss, heavy periods | I started taking Coumadin in August of 2010 due to a stroke caused by getting my neck adjusted at the Chiropractor. The Dr.s are struggling to get my INR level within range. I was given Heprin in the hospital and sent home with Counadin. I do not like the side effects of this drug but I will be on it for the rest of my life. | F | 27 | 4 days 5-10mg 1X day | 12/9/2010 |