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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 3  D.V.T. left calf WEIGHT GAIN, fatigue, irritablity, hair loss and cold feet, heavy periods, unexplainable headaches, nasty bruises, nose bleeds that last for over an hour, occasional heartburn/acid reflux, and some insomia At first, I was MADE to take lovanox injections in my abdomen. Considering I HATE shots of ANY kind, this was a near impossible task for me. Once I was able to switch to the pill, I thought things would get better. However, I KNEW my SUDDEN weight gain had to do with this medicine, yet my doctor AND his nurse kept saying it didn't! HA! Thanks to the other comments here, I now know they're full of crap! While I may have an UNDERactive thyroid (and I'm on med's for that too), I can now go to the doctor on Monday and tell her that I want off this medicine. Either that or she'd better be ready to recommend a different doctor to me! I have no pre-existing condition that would explain WHY I got this blood clot. All the doctors at the Univeristy of Michigan Hospital have said I'm a "medical mystery", because of this! Even this so-called "great hospital" can't find a reason for my dvt! What I don't understand is WHY a person HAS to be on this med for no less than F 37 3 months
5/3/2007
 3  DVT - arm I was initially diagnosed with a DVT in my arm, admitted on Heparin, then Lovonox injections ( which made me feel 'loopy' - dizzy and confused). No side effects from Coumadin initially, 2 months into started getting dizziness and foggyness. Some days I'm dizzy, some days I'm not. The Lovonox REALLY made me dizzy. Seems that fatigue and hydration may play a role as to when I feel dizzy. Also live at high altitude. I will only be on the Coumadin another couple of weeks - as they have no explanation for why I had a clot - lots of tests, all within normal limits. F 45 3 months
6/27/2006
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 3  Small P.E right lung Major hair loss, backache(sometimes severe), tired, dry skin, leg/ hand tingling numbness & cramps, heavy periods, eye strain, chest pain, breathing problems. You would think that in this century they would have a better drug since it appears so many people die of clots each year. I am fed with my doctor trying to tell this is not the Coumadin. I didn't have any symptoms before(except for chest pain) and now I do? This is very frustrating and I have 3-more months to go. Also there is no guarrante that it won't come back. If anyone has any experience with alternative therapies let me know. F 45 3 months
3/6/2007
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 3  PE Left and Right Terrible migraines. Thought it was hormonal because I had to come off Yasmin. Can't tell if the fatigue/exhaustion is from the warfarin or just the experience of the PE. The weight gain is frustrating!!! I need an answer desperately- I avoided all foods that had both high and low amounts of vitamin K just so I could get therapeutic and get off lovenox. Now I have this mental aversion to foods that are good for me (like salad). I have got to get this weight gain under control and I'm wondering, do I continue to avoidance or do I just eat like I did before taking coumadin and expect the constant changes in dosage? I just got to go to every two week INR checks. I'm taking 9 mg. F 33 3 months
4/30/2007
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 3  uedvt/ijvdvt awful hairloss, increased dry eye, spotting, cold feet and hands, headaches, blurry vision, lack of concentration, sleeplessness, loss of appetite, stomach burning this drug may stop blood clots but it is ruining my general health. why can't the drug company come up with something better for anticoagulation. if they read these messages surely the money they could make on us should be enough incentive to do something about this archaic drug and it's cruel torture. geez i never knew how sorry i could feel for a rat! F 50 3 months
11/24/2006
 3  Minor PE Right Lung Fatigue, Lightheaded, headaches, darker skin, joint pain ( elbows and knees) rash, watery eyes. My doctors in Boston are considering taking me off since my V Leiden looks OK. Anti-Cardio Lipin is elevated...I am told this may be from the medication itself. I know there are obvious benefits, but the side effects seem to be taking a toll on me. I used to run 2 miles a day, never smoked or drank. I am always tired. Chad M 47 3 months
6/23/2006
 3  PE - multiple clots in both lungs No major side effects except I'm sensitive to cold. Could be just the changing season, but no one else in my house seems bothered, and I'm freezing! INR has been pretty stable. If it's high, my MD just has me skip a day now. Not sure if that's typical, but it seems to work. F 42 3 months
10/23/2005
 3  upper DVT (near shoulder) headache accompanied by sweet/metallic taste (headache for 3 wks. so far) I alternate between 7.5 and 5.0 mg daily F 38 3 months
5/10/2006
 3  DVT calf area mild and severe headaches and loss sex drive. Increase in weight, but think it is due to inactivity. Great to find this site. Been looking to see if I am the only one w/ loss of sex drive. Feel better to see others have headaches as well. Doc said coumadin will not cause headaches. F 41 3 months
12/26/2005
 3  Stroke, Post-partum dizziness, fatigue, insomnia, headaches, areas of numbness (usually in extremities or face), severe bruising, hair loss, sores in/on nose, nausea..........heaviest onset of symptoms seems to be during and following menstrual cycles..........Overall, just don't feel right, which is very frustrating, making it impossible to explain. I am so tired of doctors telling me there are no side-effects to this drug--especially after finding that others taking Coumadin are experiencing the same symptoms. I would much rather the doctors have warned me of these symptoms, or at least given me affirmation when I presented them, instead of making me feel like I'm a hypochondriac. Knowing (or believing) that my symptoms are side-effects of the drug is so much more comforting than worrying that perhaps something yet to be diagnosed is seriously wrong. F 27 3 months
5/16/2006
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 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
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 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  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  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
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 3  DVT muscle and joint pain, fatigue. F 49 3 months
2.0mg 1X day
2/25/2010
 3  DVT in calf/Factor V FATIGUE, some hair loss (not extreme...no bald spots or anything, just more coming out in the shower), mild memory issues (I agree with the, "Did I take my medicine?" comment below!), weight gain, dizziness, some episodes of heart pounding hard when lying down. While I am thankful for this medicine for getting rid of my clot (from Factor V + Nuvaring + long road trip), the side effects are bad, and yes, my doc (who I like and respect) won't admit that they are from the coumadin. Fatigue is the main problem. I have found that the following help (which is why I'm posting, to help others on this stuff): 1. Consistently get 8 hours of sleep a night. You can't cheat yourself on sleep at all on this stuff. 2. Moderate exercise. Yes, you're tired, and the last thing you want to do is work out. But do something....bike, walk, lift weights. It helps some with energy and water retention. 3. Drink more water than usual. I found that I was not as thirsty as I usually am on this med. However, drinking more water seemed to help with the water retention (I would lose weight literally within a half hour of drinking a bunch of water!), dizziness, a bit with energy, and also with the heart pounding issue. This med seems to mess with the water balance in your body. 4. Do what they say and go easy on the alcohol, which increased the side effects for me. No more than two drinks in one sitting, and drinking a couple times a week tops. You can drink, but you have to be careful. Good luck everyone! My heart goes out to folks who are on this long-term. F 36 3 months
8 1X day
7/21/2010
 3  Rt overian DVT Light Headed, dizzy, increased irratability, memory fog, slower reflexes, increased weight, extra dry skin I have been on this before and didn't like it, but when the Doctors are saying take this or die what choice dose that leave me. I want to be here for my kids, but what kind of a Mom can I be when I am so hazy. The best part(haha) is that my Coumadin Clinic is trying to blow me off and isn't listening to what I am having to deal with, as in it isn't common to have these side effects. I am about to finish this round and try and take control of my life back. F 33 3 months
4mg 1X day
6/10/2010
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 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
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 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  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
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