COUMADIN Reviews (WARFARIN SODIUM)

Average Rating: 3.1 (876 Ratings)

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COUMADIN  (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.    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 4  DVT - lower leg Fatigue I consulted the anti-coagulant clinic about the fatigue and was told this was not a side-effect that they recognised. However, the clinic had over-prescribed my dosage. INR was supposed to be between 2.0 and 3.0. My INR at the time I felt fatigue was 3.62. Once my dosage was reduced and my INR fell below 3.0 the fatigue went away. I suspect an overdose of warfarin causes fatigue and, as overdose is a misuse of the drug, this side-effect does not appear in the list M 37 3 months
3/13/2009
 4  dural venous sinus thrombosis Heavier,longer periods, some light-headedness. Just had to watch what I ate. After 1 year on coumadin, I'm glad happy to report that I have fully recovered from the hemorrhage and blot clot in my brain. My Dr. is now phasing out the coumadin and in two weeks I will be drug-free! No more blood tests, or watching everything I put in my mouth, including over-the counter medications and prescriptions. Ciproflaxacin put my INR through the roof--watch out for that one! F 46 1 years
2/20/2009
 4  DVT in my left leg Weight Gain, slight depression, light headed, became anemic, emotional. I acquired a blood clot in my left leg at the age of 19, summer right before my sophomore year of college. I was on the birth control pill, Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo, for two months which developed clots down the length of my leg. Most painful and life changing experience. But bottom line - I learned that without this drug I would be dead. Sometimes you have to learn to adjust, and deal...because some things are just the way they are, and even though Coumadin is not the most fun drug, but it is helping me get better. F 20 1.5 years
1/10/2009
 4  dvt right thigh with factor V Really heavy periods, bruising Went through all the blood tests every 3 mnths to check if I had anything else in my blood stream. As of now I only have the Factor V Leiden everything else disappereared, and the doctors told me I could go off coumadin and take a daily dose of aspirin 81mg. I didn't have any big problems with coumadin, just it was a hassle because I had to get my blood tested weekly because my inr wouldnt stabilize even after the 8mnths I was going up and down. I was on 10mg 5 times week and 7.5 the other 2 days. F 26 8 months
12/30/2008
 4  DVT left popliteal Hair loss, bruising I just noticed this week that after being on coumadin for the past six months I'm losing my hair big time. Before this, my hair was thick and wavy. I'm just concerned about it growing back in once I come off the coumadin, anyone have an answer for this? I am now at theraputic range of 2.3 and hope that I can come off this medication within the next month. M 57 6 months
12/30/2008
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 4  blood clot in both lungs extreme weight gain, foggy mind,exhausted feeling most of the time I was alternating 15mg and 13mg daily for six months. All the doctor's claim they have not heard of weight gain as a side effect. Bullshit! I am very active and continued to gain weight. Now I am off this rat poison and trying to loose the weight. No one knows for sure what a drug will do to that individual person unless you take it. Just because they are doctors-they don't have all the answers. This drug may have helped, but I believe my faith in the Lord and everyone's prayers is what saved me! F 44 6 months
12/16/2008
 4  Two Strokes, Factor V Leiden Extremely cold hands, some hair loss and hair breakage, very dry skin, frequent urination, and weight loss. So far the benefits have outweighed the side effects. After having two strokes two months apart, I was very afaid of another, and felt it was only a matter of time. Coumadin has allowed for some peace of mind, which to me is so very well worth the other issues. F 46 2 months
12/14/2008
 4  Extensive DVT + Vleiden Massive weight gain, rash, itchy scalp with sores, sensitive skin, cold intolerance, cranky gums and nose bleeds, fluttery feeling in chest and migraines, really heavy periods with really bad cramping. This medication gives me some peace of mind as far as preventing my clot from growing - but the side effects from it are horrible. I look forward to the day they have a cheap alternative for me. In the mean time I am on it for life. F 32 5 months
12/11/2008
 4  atrial fibrillation easier bruising, joint pain/bruising from sports impact. Possible effect on sex drive. Nothing too severe overall. was a challenge to get my INR stable. Seemed to not want to exceed 2.0. M 30 5 months
12/5/2008
 4  A-fib, Stroke, Mech Heart Valve Spacey Feeling, Chilled Easily, Dehydrated Skin, Frequent Episodes of Internal Bleeding, Short Term Memory Loss, Absent Mindedness, Tiredness, Bruising, Excessive Bleeding, Heavy Periods I have been on Coumadin for over 21 years for Chronic Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke/TIA history, and a mechanical heart valve. My target INR is 3.5, which may explain the unpleasant side effects. When my INR is at target range, I do not suffer strokes, TIA’s, or clotting near the valve, which is a blessing. But, high fluctuating INRs, do cause frequent internal bleeding episodes. Because I work full time, this is a major inconvenience. At this point, I have no other choice but to continue this medication. In all honesty, I am thankful for this medication, but if stopping it was an option (and I have been tempted), I would do it in a heart beat. F 48 21 years
11/28/2008
 4  Lung Embolism When its warm outside I get very hot and sweat profusely and when its cold I have ice cold hands and feet and can't seem to get warm - I notice a few more hairs than normal in my hair brush - when I tend to my numerous pets I seem to get so exhausted while cleaning their cages that I have to sit down quickly or fall down - at night I either sleep very well or lay awake all night with sometimes horrible cramps all over my body & head My INR is supposed to be between more than 2 and less than 3, it got to 4 once and usually hoovers around 2.9 with testing every 3 weeks. The doctor is giving me more medicine because I eat a lot of broccoli and dark green foods F 66 4 months
11/14/2008
 4  DVT and PE Water retention, severe weight gain (18 lbs in a month), hair loss, headaches, severe mental fogginess and memory loss, weakness After reading everything people put on here, I now know I'm not going crazy. My doctor wants me on coumadin for 6 months. I've had difficulty staying within the INR rating of 2 to 3 even though I am very careful with my diet, etc. I ended up with DVT and PE due to birth control. My doctor was trying to stop my menstrual period for 6 months to get my iron levels back up (I was so anemic the iron levels did not register on blood tests). She had me double dosing and it caused the DVT. My doctors have been very good about explaining everything that happens with coumadin, but I didn't think the side effects would be this severe. F 46 3 months
10/1/2008
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 4  blood clots in right arm stomach aches, insomnia,bowel movement changes,prostitis,low sex drive. M 47 4 months
9/7/2008
 4  Clots, both legs & both lungs Easily bused, very temperature sensitive (especially to the cold), had blood in my urine for the first couple of months, occasional discomfort in my chest, mood swings and depression for the last year with thoughts of suicide. The mood swings and depression may be related to having twins this year and not getting very much sleep. I have Antiphospholipid (aPL) antibodies but they are not connected with Lupis or Cancer. I average 7mg of Warfarin everyday and normally test my INR weekly. The swelling in my left leg has gone down with the use of Warfarin and a compression stocking on my left leg. M 40 2 years
8/16/2008
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 4  PE RIGHT LUNG AFTER SURGERY EXTREME FATIGUE, DON'T SWEAT ANYMORE, DIZZINESS, DISORIENTATION, DRY SKIN AND HAIR, ALWAYS THIRSTY, WEIGHT LOSS, LOSS OF APPETITE, RAPID HEART RATE, LOW BLOOD PRESSURE, SHORTNESS OF BREATH I know I have to take this so that I can get better, but the fatigue it causes is becoming almost unbearable. I would be anorexic if it wasn't for my boyfriend waking me up and putting food under my nose and even then it’s tough trying to stay awake long enough to eat. I have had problems with falling asleep at the wheel even though I am sleeping 12+ hrs a day. I just wish there was a knowledgeable doctor that could tell me if this is normal. I'm not complaining this stuff saved my life and I have about 6 months to go on taking it. They are planning on running a bunch of blood work to see if this is genetic since it is so rare for someone my age to develop a DVT and then a P.E. F 35 2 months
8/13/2008
 4  Venuous Thrombosis in shoulder Headaches, fatigue, weight gain, anxiety (possibly not caused by the meds) After having a contraindication to the birth control pill, I developed a blood clot in my shoulder. Coumadin has helped and I am grateful. I wonder if others have experienced the same malaise that I feel however - perhaps it's partially due to the fact that I am an active person and I can no longer do some of the activities I love, but I am uncharacteristically fatigued and depressed since I began taking the medication. F 29 33 days
8/9/2008
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 4  DVT - left calf A strange light headed feeling, like I'm about 1/4 of the way to blacking out. Skin is sort of itchy and I get minor rashes when getting out of the shower. Tight feeling where neck meets head and back muscles wear out easily. I'm glad to have it, but I wish they would be more clear as to what is a serious side effect and what isn't. It says seek emergency medical help for nearly everything, but I'd feel like an idiot going to the ER with the symptoms I've mentioned; it also freaks me out not to. M 29 30 days
8/1/2008
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 4  clot behind knee after knee surgery Tired all the time especially if my INR goes over 3.0. Hair loss the first 8 months not alot but in the past 2 months its been falling out rapidly. Just in general I don't feel up to speed. I'm 28/f went on coumadin after a routine arthroscopic surgery and developed a clot they found 2 months later. I've had 3 scans over the year and every time the clot has been breaking down more and more. It has been a year since on the coumadin and i am coming off due to the rapid hair loss. I am an active, in shape person...time to face the fear and start living again. M 28 1 years
7/29/2008
 4  PE blood clots both lungs, abdomen I'm satisfied that the medicine helped - obviously I'm not stupid enough not to appreciate that the blood clots are gone! But, now am not sure whether the severe anxiety I've been having is from the medical crisis and other stress at that time, or whether to think the coumadin contributes to or causes it?(I actually take Jantoven, due to possibility a severe reaction I had was to warfarin - could have been from any of several Rx's I was given early on but doc changed me to Jantoven anyway.)It's been 3 months since the PE and anxiety has increased, plus now I've had episodes of feeling very detached or like I can't control or rein in my thoughts. So frightening to me that I've an appointment to see a psychiatrist in a couple of weeks. F 53 3 months
7/23/2008
 4  DVT right leg/PE right lung Hair loss, weight gain, depression, anxiety I have been on Coumadin for 10 months now, the initial side effects did go away after a few months, nausea, headaches, so now I do feel better, except for the hair loss and depression at times, but that could be from this experience itself and not the drug. For everyone here looking for more answers please go to www.robprince.net/dvt/forum.asp?action=success , these people are friendly and will help you understand a lot of what you are going through - they completely got me through the first months after diagnoses. I hope this helps. M 44 10 months
6/18/2008
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