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 |
| 4 | DVT left calf | Posting this message to report that Coumadin made by Bristol Myers does NOT give any side effects to me (took yesterday and today 7.5 mg). However, Warfarine made by Barr gave me headache, dizziness, mood swings, forgetfulness, made me feel as if I have a hangover. I took Barr/warfarine for 3 days before switching to coumadine and I had side effects only on warfarine by Barr. | This is my 2nd DVT, First was in 2007 in the same place (some doctor screwed up my laser venous ablation and made me predisposed for DVTs in the left calf), and I also took coumadine without any side effects in 2007. Please switch to coumadine and report if you still have the side effects mentioned above. | M | 41 | 12 months 7.5 mg 1X day | 8/7/2011 | 4 | massive dvt L leg, multiple PE | nuisance bleeding, heavier periods. My INR was always fluctuating, more blood tests. No obvious cause for DVT( did have one during pregnancy 14 yrs ago) I believe 8 kg weight gain also due to warfarin- I have exercised more than before DVT. | Continuing on weight, I stopped warfarin 2 weeks ago after 12 months treatment, no change in diet but I have lost 2kgs(4.4 lbs) already!! My first 6 months I was on drug trial for new drug Dabigatran (blind study but I suspect I was on warfarin)) This drug requires no blood tests and no bleeding side effects.Bring it on! | F | 47 | 12 months | 8/18/2007 | 3 | Blood Hypercoagulates (Genetic) | Anxiety, Chills, Headaches, Depression and skin rashes. Dr. says unrelated but I never had any of these symptoms before starting medicine. | Have a hard time regulating my PT/INR. Currently on 10.5mg, highest dose yet. | M | 46 | 12 months | 5/2/2006 | 1 | DVT in right leg, Factor V Lieden | Tired, cold all the time, Poor concentration and retention, depressed, very difficult to lose weight | This drug has turned my life upside down. I can't do my job well because I am so tired in the afternoon. I have a hard time listening for long periods of time. And I need to lose weight to decrease my odds of having another DVT, but it's extremely difficult. Large amounts of exercise only maintain the weight and I keep decreasing my portions and meals and nothing makes a dent in the scale. Also, I still do not have a stable INR. I've been taking it since last January. I take 12.5 mg every day, but twice a week I take 15mg. It's very high and I'm pretty nervous. | F | 38 | 12 months | 1/21/2009 | 4 | Mitral valve replacement & AFIB | weight gain, extreme sensitivity to cold weather, otherwise INR pretty consistent btwn 2.5 - 3.5, menstrual cycle come every 2 month and can be heavier than normal | Taking this medicine for the rest of your life is daunting at best, but thank GOD this valve replacment(7/06) has given me an energy level from 20 yrs ago. With out a test, there is no testimony | F | 48 | 13 months | 8/28/2007 | 4 | Atrial Fib then a pacemaker | My feet and hands get cold faster than they used to ( I used to love winter skiing but quit back in the early 90's because I got cold fast!). Abrasions ooze a bit and skin cuts bleed longer and take longer to heal. It took a few months to get my ProTime to stay consistent - usually around 2.3 | I didn't know I had A-Fib until I had an EKG. Cardiologist tried cardioversion (twice) to get me back to normal. Each time it got worse and I eventually lost my heartbeat - couldn't do better than 30/minute (pretty tough walking and going up stairs). Pacemaker helps a lot. I'm taking Flecainide, too. Don't know if that is also contributing to my cold intolerance. Looking forward to summer! Technology is wonderful - Just have to remember that it does have limits. I'm still adjusting to what I can and cannot do in my Masters Swimming program. I rated Coumadin a 4 because it does work and, as I understand, it is the only game in town. I'd rather do without it. | M | 66 | 13 months | 3/16/2006 | 4 | massive pulmonary embolism | Tiredness, bruising and pain in feet, dizzness and nose bleeds | I have been on Coumadin for 14 months and they still do not know why I had a pulmonary embolism, I had not travel for a long period of time,or have any surgery, or clot in other areas of my body to contribute to this. I have six more months before my doctor and I decide what is next . but right now I don't want to be on it any longer that then next 6 months. I want to not be on this medication for years to come | F | 34 | 14 months 15 MG 1X day | 5/4/2010 | 4 | Aortic valve replacement-mechanical | fatigue, coldness, joint pain, weight gain, dizziness, severe reflux, blurred vision, memory loss | Aortic valve replacement now have mechanical heart valve, & also aortic root repair. The doctor that caught the heart valve leakage saved my life. I do have some problems regulating the INR levels but I can usually tell from the way I'm feeling if my blood is too thin. I had suffered for about 15 years with severe migrain headaches & I have not had a single migraine since my heart surgery. I AM LUCKY AND GRATEFUL TO BE ALIVE!!! | F | 53 | 14 months 2mg 1X day | 8/26/2010 | 5 | Aortic valve replacement | I never attributed my fatigue to the coumadin. Also easily bruise. I thought my breathlessness was due to being out of shape. But my once thick head of hair has been falling out in clumps for months. I found this site and believe its due to the coumadin. I've changed so much already -- no high impact anything with the (4 and 7 y.o. kids), I really would like to keep some hair on my head (I'm the mom, not the dad!) Also had extremely heavy periods resulting in my needing an iron transfusion. A uterine ablation solved it at least temporarily. I'll begin with a home, self-testing INR kit this week, which should help me stabilize. I learned alot from reading this site. Thank you. | If I'd known all the rigamarole attached to it, I probably would not have elected to have my valve replaced right away. I would likely have waited another 3 to 5 years, since it wasn't an emergency. However, now it keeps me alive, so its a non-issue. | F | 46 | 15 months | 2/13/2007 | 4 | bilateral PE | Notable hair loss; some fatigue. | M | 57 | 18 months | 2/17/2006 | 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 | 2 | Mechanical valve | I have gained 25 pounds in 18 months, low energy, headaches, bruising, and my gum's sometime bleed when brushing my teeth. Also, decline in vision but I attributed that to being over 40 but now I'm not so sure. | Knowing all medicines have side affects I guess it's better than the alternative (death). If it wasn't for my doctors and there diligent treatment of my Aortic Stenous I wouldn't be alive today so I'm thankful for any treatment they see beneficial. | F | 44 | 18 months 5 mg 1X day | 7/17/2011 | 2 | Factor V Leiden / DVT | Hair loss, depression/ loss of ambition (not to mention scholarships...), fatigue, leg, muscle and joint pain, LONG periods, dry mouth, disrupted sleep patterns (either can't fall asleep, or can't get enough), scratches and bruises take WEEKS to heal, always FREEZING, can't lose initial weight gain. | taking 15 mg 4 days a week, and 20 mg 3 days a week. this seems high to me... but GP is monitoring on hematologist's suggestion. i was told that i would have to take this drug for merely 6 months, but doc keeps increasing dosage and time lengths. please email any suggestions or tips! | F | 20 | 18 months | 3/30/2008 | 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 | 1 | PE | Weight gain, depression, loss of hair, moodiness, lack of sex drive, dizzyness, headaches, tired a lot!! | F | 24 | 20 months 7.5 1X day | 8/15/2011 | 4 | LL DVT/Bilat. PE/Pulmonary Arrest | Weight gain, hair loss, dry skin, low energy, forgetfulness, fogginess, heavy periods | I had a DVT in my left leg and bilateral pulmary embolism. I went into Pulmonary/Cardiac arrest in the ER due to BC pills. I was given Factor V and heparin. I had massive blood loss and had to have a transfusion. I was in ICU for 11 days. My Hematologist wanted me to be on the Coumadin for 2 years. I am at the 22 month mark and have been given the go ahead to go off of it. I will be off of it for 4 weeks and then have testing to see if I have a tendency toward clotting. If I do, I will be on Coumadin for the rest of my life. If I don't, I am hoping baby aspirin. I am thankful I found this site as I too thought I was the only one. I am anxious to see if the symptoms go away and how long it takes. | F | 47 | 22 months 6 mg 1X day | 9/13/2011 | 5 | Mechanical Aortic Valve | No problems. | I self-test my blood INR using a CoaguChek XS machine at home every week, and adjust dose if needed to stay in range. | M | 51 | 26 months 8mg 1X day | 11/27/2016 | 5 | Anticardiolipin | Terrible heart burn, stomach aches, heavier blood flow | I had multiple blood clots scattered throughout the upper and lower parts of both lungs. I take 3 mg tablets on monday, and the rest of the week I take 4 mg. Although it's frustrating that I have to take this for the rest of my life, it has saved my life. | F | 22 | 1 years | 7/30/2009 | 5 | 16 Inch DVT left leg | always cold, heavy period, hair loss (minor bunches of strands), dizziness, easy bruising, gum bleeding when brushing teeth, bloating and headaches during the time may or may not be related to the medicine | I was on it for a year. It worked! | F | 22 | 1 years | 6/5/2008 | 5 | Right Leg DVT and PE of lungs | Hello, the name is Robert and I was 43 when this happen and was 44 when I was taken off the Coumadin. I had pain in the left leg for sometime thinking I had pulled a muscle, but about a month and half I started getting pain on my left side about mid back. two days later I was in bad shape and was coughing up blood. That day I was admitted to the hospital where I was told if I had waiting another 24 hours I wouldn't be here to write this. I'm now going on 47 and have been off Coumadin for 2 years. When I went on Coumadin it took only about a month or so where I was pain free after my 5 stay in the hospital. I did notice of the course of taking this drug that my hair growth slowed and was thinning on my head as well as my pubic area! Even now I don't have the hair that I had, but the thinning has slowed and some has come back. However, I'm glad to my alive and I'm glad that this drug was around even know it's been around for many decades. I hope all of you get better and move on with lif | M | 46 | 1 years 7.5 1X day | 7/2/2013 |