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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR COUMADIN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 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 | 5 | Bi-lateral PE Several | Tingly or pain in arms at random moments. Feeling like I'm not all there in the mind, like an idiot. Pain in knees. Legs fall asleep when laying down. No appetite at all. | I miss being able to eat collard greens, and I hate feeling like my arms are asleep all the time. I'm glad this is saving my life and I am very thankful. These side effects are sort of affecting my daily life. I can't run six miles a day anymore cause I'm exhausted from the medicine. I just am not a fan right now. | F | 19 | 34 days 5-7 mg 1X day | 6/2/2010 | 4 | What they call Lupus Coagulation | Since taking Warafin I have had more headaches than I ever had,I am always cold, I have a back ache and hip ache on a daily basis even though I am under a doctors care for this. I have what I call a brain fog, memory loss,blurred vision, fatigue and feeling like I have no energy on a daily basis. | My doctor wants me to stay at 2.5 becuase I have to high of a clotting factor.I either take Warafin and deal with it or take a chance of getting a blood clot and possibly dying. | F | 42 | 2.5 years 5MG 1X day | 6/2/2010 | 2 | Bilateral DVT in legs | mood swings, saddness/depression, severe anxiety, and trouble sleeping. | I thought I was going crazy, until I found this site. I am so glad I am not alone. I dont think I will be able to take this for a whole year as recomended. Sometimes I feel like I want to jump out of my skin the anxiety is so bad. | F | 31 | 40 days 5mg 1X day | 6/1/2010 | 3 | bi-lateral PEs | Cold a lot of the time, sharp constant pain in both thumb joints, loss of grip strength, possible increased pain in knees (they are arthritic to begin with), decreased strength, depression, weight gain. | Of course I am scared, my mother had a stroke at 62 and her father had a fatal one at 65 and I am 57. However, the quality of my life is gradually decreasing to the point I wonder if it is worth it to be on this medication. I am glad I found this site. I was told my thumb pain was carpal tunnel yet none of the prescribed therapies relieve it. I have 2 more months to go. Have stable !NR (2.9) Am keeping track of what I am not supposed to eat because it may increase bleeding. When I am off of this - daily Vitamin C &E, and a baby aspirin! | F | 57 | 4 months 10mg 1X day | 5/28/2010 | 2 | PE | Extreme fatigue and depression. My INR got too high and they took me off it for a couple of days. Today is day 3 without Coumadin and my depression is already 100% better. My lower back hurts every day. I'm tired all the time but can't sleep through the night (even on Xanex). My body hurts so bad sometimes that it hurts to lay down. I feel like I'm one big bruise. | I'm 47 years old and just had PE for the first time. They're not sure what caused it so through the process of elimination, they decided to blame it on my Nuvaring (birth control). This site has been so helpful. I haven't discussed my side effects with my doctor yet but thought all these things were in my head. They want me to take it for 6 months but I'm not sure I can deal with it for that long. They want me to be between 2 and 3 but my last 3 readings (which I go in for everyday) have been around 5. It's crazy the way if fluctuates up and down. I'm starting to wonder if they'll ever get it stabilized. I have only been on it for 2 weeks, what are the side effects going to be like in a couple of month. Plus I really do miss my veggies =)Has anybody had side effects after drinking alcohol on this med? | F | 47 | 10 days 3 mg 1X day | 5/28/2010 | 4 | DVT | fatigue,hair loss, weak nails, itchy skin, mental cloudiness at times | Since being on coumadin my sex drive has gone to zero. My dr doesn't think it's related. I haven't had my normal energy since being on coumadin and it's very frustrating as I am an active person. | F | 57 | 2 years 9mg/6mg 1X day | 5/23/2010 | 4 | Atrial fibrillation | bleeding, fatigue, itching, rash | I was taking coumadin (Wafarin) for over 20 years. For the first 13 years my biggest problem was excessive bleeding if I cut myself and occasional nose bleeds. In the last 7 years I noticed dark spots appearing on my skin whenever I’d bang against anything. I became more fatigued. I developed a rash. I had unbearable bouts of itching. My mental capacity diminished to the extent that my neurologist told me I am losing it. I understand I am 86 years old. Within the passed three months I was hospitalized twice for two bouts of rectal bleeding. Each time the doctors could not find the immediate cause though they did decide the risk of stroke was less then returning to the hospital for a third bout of bleeding. Since I have been off the medication I have more energy and more interest in the world around me. There is enough of a change in my demeanor for friends and family to comment. My overly thin skin is free of black and blue marks. I do not know if my itching and rash will disappear but I certainly hope so. I take one full aspirin a day and so far it has kept me from a stroke. I decided in the hospital that the risk of a stroke was more acceptable than the risk of bleeding every five weeks. I spoke to my doctor about what I believe to be Coumadin’s side effects and he stated that with certainty that these are not side effects of the drug. I can state with the same certainty, he is wrong. | M | 86 | 21 years 3 mg 1X day | 5/22/2010 | 2 | increased shortness of breath; dizziness;fatigue | M | 66 | 2 weeks 1X day | 5/21/2010 | 4 | atrial fibulation | Still dizzy. I bruise very easily. | Is there really an advantage? | M | 49 | 13 days 5 mg 1X day | 5/19/2010 Patient History | 3 | DVT, Pulmonary Embolism | Slight weight gain, COLD much of the time. Time to get off of this stuff!!! | F | 40 | 6 months 10 1X day | 5/19/2010 | 1 | DVT | Anxiety and depression are beyond my limits. Confusion, frustration, impaired speech, fuzzy vision, lack of thought and clarity. | Never thought I'd post on one of these types of discussion boards but have nowhere to go. The depression has taken me to zero, absolute zero. I had such a strong personality and now I can barely look someone in the eye. I can't even type what I'd like to say it's so bad. Sorry to whine. I wish the very best to everyone and pray no one endures these types of side effects. | M | 42 | 29 days 8 MG 1X day | 5/17/2010 | 4 | Massive Pulmonary Embolism | Cold hands and feet, increased appetite, itchy toes and finger, extreme fatigue, dizzy spells and light-headedness occasionally | Started Warfarin 2 months ago after a massive PE. I am 29, was very fit and active running half marathons and doing triathlons. So what caused my PE? I assume the pill I was on (Femodette). Doctors not sure though the fact I have sickle cell trait and had a mild case of thrombophlebitis 3 years ago may have been a precursor! I have since stopped my pill and not using any other form of oral contraception mainly so as to let me body rest. So, my appetite has gone through the roof and not sure whether its the actual drug or my body simply trying to heal itself and requiring nourishment? I get cold hands and feet and have an annoying itchy rash that appeared on my toes then on my finger with swelling. I have noticed I feel more tired than normal more often and need to nap more often in the day. My warfarin clinic have been great and let me lead a normal life and they dose me around this. My INR still fluctuates often so the weekly INRs are a chore especially as I travel away from home with my job a lot. My diet was pretty healthy prior to my PE so thankfully not many restrictions though need to drink more water. I have not noticed any major mood swings yet!though I have tried to maintain a positive outlook and had support from family and friends. It may still be early days for me though this website has been helpful. I have a check up with my Coagulation/haematologist consultant next week, so hopefully there will be good news about the dissolution of my embolus. | F | 29 | 6 months 10 1X day | 5/6/2010 | 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 | Hip Surgery | Ungodly heavy period. I only took the drug for a month, and that was my only complaint. However, my fingernails that are growing out now from when I took the coumadin are extremely brittle and flaking down to the quick. | F | 36 | 1 months 15mg 1X day | 4/26/2010 | 3 | Pulmonary Emboli | Fatigue, nausea, dizziness/lightheadedness, bleeding at the tiniest little scratch, depression worsening, thyroid seems to be getting inflamed(red, swollen neck) and TSH(thyroid lab) is going UP | I am taking Coumadin to combat PEs resulting from Yasmin birth control pills(i was prescribed them to reduce hot flashes, for hormone replacement therapy). I was on Yasmin for less than one month. The coumadin certainly is doing it's job, but I look forward to the day, probably months from now, that I can stop taking this drug, get some energy and normalcy to my life back...oh, and I look forward to eating my salads again. | F | 44 | 16 days 10mg 1X day | 4/25/2010 | 1 | DVT - Caused by Birth Control Pills | This is a follow up. Please see my post from 3/3/2010 for a full description of the side effects I experienced. | I first posted on 3/3/2010 about my horrible experience with this drug. As stated I stopped immediately a month early cause I could not take it anymore. Now it's been nearly 6 weeks later and I'm thrilled to report that I have my life back! After looking into this med more, I'm fairly convinced that it can somehow affect your thyroid. (This is just my opinion.) While I started improving immediately after stopping the med, it was a bit slow going until I started taking a natural supplement called "Thyroid Energy." The kind I take is from Now Foods but I'd think any natural Thyroid booster might help. It's been great! I've lost 10 pounds so far without trying, I have energy, I can FOCUS and I'm no longer losing hair. My business is slowly but surely back on track. I wonder if being on a natural Thyroid booster while on the med would have off set some of the side effects. I don't know, but it may be worth looking into for those of you still on this med and experiencing similar problems. However definitely talk to your doctor first as even natural supplements can be very potent! Best of luck to everyone on this stuff and by all means look into amino acids and supplements that might help, then talk to your doctor FIRST to make sure he thinks it's safe for you before taking anything. | F | 30 | 5 months 10 MG 1X day | 4/18/2010 | 4 | Stroke from clot in heart. | Back pain. Stomach pain. Dizziness. Fatigue. | The clot in my heart has gone away completely since the last Echo cardiogram I had a few days ago. So the drug has done what it was supposed to perform. Maybe I will be able to be taken off the drug. | M | 58 | 60 days 5 1X day | 4/15/2010 | 4 | PE | headaches, nausea, dizziness,bloating, depression,body aches, chest pains | It is workingto prevent me from clotting but I would like to have my normal life back. | F | 27 | 6 months 8mg 1X day | 4/9/2010 | 2 | total left hip replacement | severe migraines, insomnia, staying asleep, blurred vision,chilled to the bone, getting comfortable | i know it is highly recommended for aiding in the relief of blood clotting after surgery. however, the side effects are making me second guess the medication. whenever there is an increase in dosage it gets worst. it sucks. | M | 47 | 2 weeks 2mg 1X day | 4/9/2010 |