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 Left Leg, Protein S & Factor V I just recently started on Coumadin again since 2/2006... The high dosages are causing me to have gained almost 20 lbs., massive headaches, very tired after noon (just dragging), a little dizziness at times.. It is a must I have some type of blood thinner because I have two blood disorders (Protein S & Factor V Leiden).. Both are carried down from my fathers side of the family. I have three children that will have to be tested to make sure they do not carry the disorders as well. But there's not doubt the medicine will take care of the Coagulation problem but I feel it has caused the weight gain for sure.. In 1995 had a DVT in my left leg from my Hip to my ankle (almost killed me) Took Coumadin for 6 mo. then took two Heparin Shots a day in my stomach, then years later took one shot a day of Lovenox. Now I take almost 20 mg's of coumadin a day.. Very Large Dose for my age. F 30 4 months
6/2/2006
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 4  PEs itching, loss of sex drive, tongue tingle, lips slightly swollen sometimes. I believe I had a severe allergic reaction from it once. It does seem to help. I tried to quit it, but after 4 days had chest pains for two days. Decided to go back on it. M 4 months
9/17/2006
 4  DVT - right calf Very sleepy, definite weight gain (8-10lbs) despite being very active and watching my diet more than ever. No hair loss, thankfully. Not feeling very sexual as of late. Not as upbeat as usual. Heavy menses - ARGGHH. I have been on for 4 months now and am still trying to get theraputic...currently taking 10mg 5 days and 12.5mg two days..at least that's what I am taking this week, I have been all over the place with my PT's...we'll see what the next PT shows. Despite the side effects, glad to have a drug like Coumadin because without it the alternative could be lethal. Hopefully will be done in Aug 07. F 42 4 months
6/6/2007
 4  DVT - Right Leg (2nd DVT) After almost 4 months the main side effects are that I'm always cold, and I've gained weight (8-10 lbs)! I have started running again, 4 times/wk for the past month and cut my calories way back and I can't lose any weight. I'm also tired a lot more, but I'm sleeping good. Some of the other earlier effects (headaches, constant exhaustion, etc.) seem to have subsided. Weight gain is the most bothersome, and is not listed in the literature as a side effect. I'm hoping to be able to stop taking this after 6 months, but will have to wait and see. I am very into sports like snowboarding, surfing, and mountain biking, and have abstained for now, but in the event I have to be on this long-term I'm wondering what actual risks are with INR 2-3. I don't want to stop doing things I love! I'd be interested in hearing from anyone with experience in this area. F 41 4 months
2/12/2007
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 4  Blood clot therapy Still taking this medication for at least 2 more months F 43 4 months
3/23/2005
 4  DVT right calf, PE both lungs I just noticed this morning my eyelashes are falling out; heavy menses, increased irritability, anxiety, terrible lower back pain, i'm in physical therapy for my right knee (maybe as a result of the crutches? not sure), trouble concentrating and sleeping, loss of libido, miss salads and advil. My clot was a result of taking YAZ. I have poly-cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Now, that I can no longer take b/c, other effects include the negatives of PCOS-infertility, hirutism, oily skin, belly fat, and more. Trying to find an alternative balance. It's saving my life so I'm very grateful but I'm miserable right now. I hope it's not for life. F 32 4 months
8 mg 1X day
4/1/2010
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 4  PE, Ascending Aortic Anuerysm WEIGHT GAIN, scatterbrained, sometimes vertigo, palpitations, severe acne on face and chest, fatigue. Very blah feeling most of the time. I was in the hospital for 8 days after discovering clots in my lower right lobe and upper left lobe. They say probably caused by birth control, was put back on the mth before to regulate my cycle. They found the anuerysm at the same time as the clots. I was so happy to find this site, cause I thought I was going crazy. I changed my diet(my dr said he would work with me and the coumidin so i could eat healthier), cut down on salt intake, portion sizes, ect. And I am gaining weight steadily. Almost 20lbs so far. I have mentioned to my husband many times that I feel like I lost brain cells in the hospital. I went from having a fantastic memory to having to write things down so I do not forget them. I am utterly grateful to be alive, but I hope in 2 mths I will be able to stop taking it safely and see if it makes a difference with how I feel with the fatigue and general malaise. I really hope I drop the weight too. Its depressing to weigh more now than I did when I was 9 mths pregnant with any of my 4 children! F 32 4 months
7-8mg 1X day
7/29/2010
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 4  DVT left calf, PE Easy bruising (obviously), lack of focus, confusion, diziness, fatigue, and crazy vivid (usually quite graphic) dreams. F 27 4 months
7.5 MG
2/8/2012
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 4  Pulmonary embolism surgery Hair loss after 3 months Glad to get the okay to stop! F 52 4 months
10 mg 1X day
3/19/2013
 4  Atrial Flutter/Afib Foggy memory, especially short terms as I notice I forget days of the week and events. I have to write things to do list. Heavy menstrual. Brusing on arms and legs which occurs every now and then,ice packs helps. I'm active person,no drinking/smoking - heavy exercise and caffeine I think put me into Atrial Flutter. Cardioversion twice in 2 mos. I'm researching that magnesium supplement is good for the heart & muscles. I'm also anemic and take Iron & Vit D and Vit C. Will start taking CQ10 and high quality Fish Oils as I want to be off coumadin. IMO, with any drugs its okay to be on meds temporarily depending on what you have it can save your life! DO LOTS OF RESEARCH FOR ALTERNATIVE NATURAL HERBS/SUPPLEMENTS, tell your doctor what your plans are and to work with you to monitor changes. Found this forum helpful, thank you for sharing and GOD Bless us all! F 49 4 months
6-8 1X day
10/17/2011
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 4  I had a saddle pulmonary embolism. was taking forever for my pt/inr to get up before they would let me leave the hospital! finally, it spiked... then, after being home, it would not stay up... i have been losing massive amounts of hair...after reading others posts, i now know why:) i have also been in la la land here recently, i think i know the reason for that too! went off warfarin yesterday for an upcoming surgery to remove my IVC filter... this morning i was extremely dizzy.. went on web to try and find anyone else who had this problem. feeling better this evening... will be going back on warfarin after filter is removed. have been on warfarin since being hospitalized with the saddle p.e.... will be on for about 1 year. F 33 4 months
10mg 1X day
7/5/2011
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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  Mulitple Pulmonary Emoboli hair loss, weird lumpy rash on back of shoulder and decolletage considering it has saved my life the side effects are not bad. both are slightly upsetting from a vanity point of view, but I am hoping that when I finish (i get to finish..) my treatment in 2 months the hair and skin will resolve itself... F 31 4 months
8/3/2009
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 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  APS I have neuropathy (unknown cause) and Coumadin definitely makes it worse. So far I have been on 2mg/day which seems to be the right dose to keep my INR around 2.2. I tried Eliquis and several other blood thinners but too many side effects and having my blood checked every week or so for the Coumadin is not a problem for me. If I could somehow lessen the pain of neuropathy that would be great. F 80 4 months
2mg 1X day
12/25/2021
 3  DVT fatigue, excessive weight gain, hair loss I was prescribed warfarin sodium (coumadin) after developing a bloot clot in my leg, attributed to being on the pill. During the 4 months I was on it, despite going off the pill and massively cutting down on alcohol consumption, I GAINED 25 pounds. After I was off the coumadin, I had my thyroid tested, as I do every year. I was diagnosed with mild hypothyroidism and prescribed synthroid about two months ago. I haven't gained any more weight, but haven't lost any either. I note weight gain was not listed as a warfarin side effect, but synthroid (thyroid replacement) indicates that it is not absorbed as well when on coumadin. Could there be a link between regular thyroid function and coumadin as well? Seems like a lot of the coumadin side effects (weight gain, dry skin, fatigue, memory/concentration problems) are also symptoms of hypothyroidism. F 34 4 months
1/27/2009
 3  Slight Stroke & Atrial Fibrilation Exhastion, slight weight gain, insomnia, trouble concentrating. After 4 months, still attempting ro regulate dossage. three steps forward and then two steps backward. I am told I will be taking "Warfarin" the rest of my life. I hate being chained to the anticoagulation clinic for my remaining time on this earth - drat it all, anyway! F 73 4 months
2/22/2008
 3  DVT, PE, Lupus Anticoagulant weight gain. feeling blah & tired. can't deal with stress or multi task. pretty forgetful, unorganized and just plain dingy.... I am fighting the weight gain thing with Weight Watcher's. Starting to feel less tired, does help to get up off the couch & do something...ANYTHING! my attitude is better and I'm on the anti-depressents and THEY SOOOO HELP!! I'm hoping this keeps getting better since I too am a lifer. I guess I just wanted to update from my 6-16-09 comments. I agree ATTITUDE does help!! F 41 4 months
7/8/2009
 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  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
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