Blood Thinner (Anticoagulant) Forums (Page 25)

My mother currently takes 1 mg of warfarin 4 days a week, & 2 mg 3 days a week. Is she able to take activated charcoal? I have heard this can help people with renal problems & she currently does dialisys 3 days a week. She takes BP medicine & also a fluid pill. Any advice would be appreciated!! ## Hello, Holly! How is your mother doing? I didn't find any problems or interactions listed, but when taking a blood thinner, it is always best to double check with the patient's doctor to be sure. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Warfarin as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and easy bruising. What other medications does she take? Can you please post back with more details?

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Eldoper interaction with warfarin ## Hello, Linda! How are you? I didn't find any problems or interactions listed, but it's always best to double check such information to be safe, you should also always check with your doctor to make sure that you can take something, when on a blood thinner. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Eldoper as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, bloating and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Anyone concerned about the new legal cases and their allegations? Woke up the one morning with calf pain, no swelling, redness or warmth. I knew enough to know i could not explain the leg pain and was in the car for about 6 hours the previous day and decided to go to the ER. Diagnosed with a small DVT in my right lower leg. Was told to take Xarelto for 3 months. No restrictions otherwise. Back to normal activity when my leg felt better. I have been on it for 4 weeks now. Just this morning, saw various commercials in regards to the new legal cases and their allegations of the dangers of taking Xarelto... Im freaking out! Anyone else concerned? ## Hello, Debbie! How are you? There are risks associated with all medications and such claims occur frequently, whenever a new one comes to marke...

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can a patient woth high bloodpresure use warfarin en doxytet together? ## Hello, Charlotte! How are you? What medication does the patient take for their high blood pressure? And as to the two mentioned, they can be taken together, but only if a doctor has instructed them to do so. This antibiotic can increase the effect of the Warfarin, which increases the risk of bleeding episodes. The FDA lists the other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and easy bruising.

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I'm taking 20 m strength for the last 6 weeks following a cerebral stroke. I'm having really severe tightness in my head throughout the day.Should I consult the consultant sooner than my 4 month appointment ## Hello, Brendan! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem you're experiencing. Such descriptions of symptoms and side effects can be very relative, so I'm not sure what you are referring to as tightness, but yes, if it concerns and worries you, it is always a good idea to consult your doctor. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and easy bruising. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I'm a 49yr old female and had a DVT that caused two large lateral PE. After genetic testing and many other tests they are happy to blame the Birth control pill I was taking along with a 5 hour car ride. I am 3months on Xarelto and my side effects are back pain, hip joint pain and my sleeping is off. I have a high tolerance for pain so I have been dealing with it. I was told if all goes well with the test by my 6 month I will be released from taking Xarelto. I hope my pulmonary doctor is telling me the truth as I find him to say things he knows I want to hear. ## I am very sorry about the problems you've experienced. Those can be typical side effects of Xarelto, as listed by the FDA. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache increased risk of bleeding and easy bruising....

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I have been taking Sintrom for several years now and have to go for a control test every month. In November I am going to Goa for 5 months. Will I be able to get this control test there? If so, where do I go? I shall be staying in the Cavelossim / Mobor area of South Goa ## Hi jack, Because I am based in the US, I am unaware of the availability of Sintrom control tests in other countries. However the best advice I can offer at this moment would be to contact your current doctor (or whom ever administers the control test for you now) and see if they can refer you to another location in or around where you'll be staying. I can look up various hospitals and organizations in India and provide their contact details, but it will have little use if one is unfamiliar with their surrounding ...

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names of current blood thinners and side effects ## There are many different types of blood thinners (prescription and natural): "Multiple Names of Blood Thinners can often apply to the same drug. For example, Coumadin is the brand name for warfarin, and Clexane and Lovenox are two different brand Names of Blood Thinners for one type of heparin drug. Some of the most common blood thinners are listed in the link below. Both the brand names and generic Names of Blood Thinners are included:" Also included in that link is a list of side effects associated with these blood thinners. If you take a look at the top left of the page you'll find a tab that says "side effects of blood thinners". I hope this information helps! ## Is Metroplolol the beta blocker a blood thinner?

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I have been on Xarelto 5 days now, after being switched off Coumadin when I was in the hospital for blood clots in multiple arm veins. On the 3rd day of Xarelto, started to get tightness in my calf and a little bit in thigh. Slowly it is getting worse, as well as knee pain. The weird thing is it is not swelling and it comes and goes. Saw where this can be a side effect, but haven't seen or heard how long I can expect this to last, if it gets better, etc.? I'm supposed to be on it for 3 months, until I have thoracic outlet surgery. ## Hello, Lefty! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems you're experiencing. Yes, those can be side effects of this medication, as reported by the U.S. FDA and they may not go away, until you finish your course of treatment with it. Many peo...

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After taking Eliquis for 3years , I began experiencing extreme joint pain in shoulder and fingers. Early morning dizziness are also beginning. I have had cryo - balloon ablation and am waiting until next month to be taken off this drug. My af- fib is gone and I will go on aspirin only. ## Hello, Benchin! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems you've experienced. Many people have reported such side effects, when taking this medication and the FDA does list them as being common. You may also experience headache, increased risk of bleeding and easy bruising. How much longer will you be taking it?

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what is the uses of clpitab-75 and 150 mg my mother suffered from blood clotting in brain it is use full for that decease please tell me right ans thamq sir ## Yes, Clopitab contains the active ingredient Clopidogrel, which is an antiplatelet drug, used to inhibit clotting. It may cause some side effects, such as: nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and increased risk of bleeding. Learn more: Are there any other questions? ## clopitab 150 is used for blood thinning, will it cause dementia.

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My husband takes warfarin 5 mg. per day. He has a history before and after warfarin of being irritable. After I started giving him a 150 mg. of 5htp nightly, his attitude has been much better and he is in a lot better mood. Is there any danger of him taking 5htp along with the warfarin? ## Hello, Emmy Lou! How are you and your husband? I didn't find any problems or interactions listed between them, but it is always best to let his doctor know that he's taking it, to be extra cautious. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Warfarin as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and easy bruising. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi guys, I have been on warfrin for 25 years and am 45 years old. Given warfrin early in life after several failed cardioversion's with afibb and been on beta blockers. Affib has not effected my life one bit other than the INR tests. I have been on Pradaxa for about 2 weeks and have noticed a lot harder and bigger erections. Has anyone else experienced this condition, not that I'm complaining. Thanks ## Yes indeed. I also too. I am 68 years old. I am on Pradaxa for about 2 months and sometimes take Sildenafil. NOW DO NOT NEED SILDENAFIL ANYMORE. ## How does prodaxa interact with meth

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I started taking 20 mgs of rivaroxoban following a second episode of multiple pulmonary embolism ( Sepember 2015)I now expect this to be lifetime medication . However 3 months after starting on the dose I am suffering with severe left side shoulder and groin\hip pains and Imobility. Three months later Doctors have still not provided any answers just continue with a process of x rays scans and elimination. They are adamant there is no connection to my medication, normally a very fit and active 55 yr old and take no other medication. I continue to be in significant pain has any one suffered similar experiences. ## Hello, Kevin! How are you? Yes, as reported by the U.S. FDA it can cause those types of side effects, in some people that take it. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, hea...

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My mom started takin Eliquis 2X2.5 mg a few weeks ago. From about a week ago she got a problem with her blod pressure and blood sugar ad she feels very tired sometimes. I'm just wondreing if these problems with very high BP and Blood sugar are related with taking the new for her Eliquis and Betaloc ZOK she starded because of Atrial Fibillation she has now. I'm very nervous about her condition now. Please help wit advice! ## Hello, Daniela! How is your mom doing? Yes, as reported by the FDA, Eliquis has been known to cause such issues as side effects, in some people that take it. Other side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and easy bruising. It can even cause or worsen A-fib, which you said she has, now. She should have these is...

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I had a pace maker put in and stopped taking Eliquis for 6 weeks. When I started taking it again I am not bruising. When taking it before the pace maker I bruised really easy and a lot. Any suggestions as to why this is happening? ## Hello, Diane! How are you? Your body may just be better adjusted to the medication, now. Most side effects are typically transient and go away, after awhile. However, given your concern, you should make sure to inform your doctor to be sure. Other typical side effects for this medication may include nausea, dizziness, headache and increased risk of bleeding. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was on Warfarin for 8 months then all of a sudden I was getting wild readings when my INR was checked. Had to go on heparin bridge shots which I had a really bad reaction to. My Dr. then put me on Pradaxa and I felt so much better, but after about 3 months I started losing gobs of hair. I am freaking out. Also have bouts of diarrhea. I am to be treated for pulmonary blood clots. Anyone else have these issues? When I stop the Pradaxa, will my hair grow back? This is causing me great stress. ## Hello, Patricia! How are you? I'm very sorry about the issues you're experiencing. It isn't something that the FDA lists among its typical side effects, but many people have experienced it among real world use reports. In most cases, drug induced alopecia reverses, once someone stops ...

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Since my last eye exam about 18 months ago my vision has gone from 20/20 to 20/40. Has anyone else experienced this as a side effect of Xarelto use. I have been on 20 mg per day for about 3 months. ## Hello, Helen! How are you? That is not listed by the FDA as a normal side effect of Xarelto. They are listed as typically including nausea, dizziness, headache, joint pain and bleeding. Are you on any other medications?

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What is the definition of word CHAD for determining need for blood thinners in adults with atrial fibrillation? ## Hello, Davie! How are you? This test helps your doctor determine your risk of stroke due to a-fib, the higher the score, the greater the risk, thus the need for blood thinners to try to prevent a stroke, as defined by the NIH. The newer ones are more in-depth and take several factors into account, before assigning someone a score. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can xarelto cause knee and thigh pain,I have been taking it since Oct 11-2015,my right side hurt when trying to walk,and plus iam taking diltiazem to.I get dizziness mostly every day ,I have Afib ## My last post was October 2015 I went to my doctor and he took me off xarelto because I was having side effects I have pain in my knee and muscle pain in my legs and thighs since I've been off of it my pain has left, ## Hi moe, I realize this is a bit late seeing as your last post was back in January. I just wanted to add in regards to Xarelto's side effects, that dizziness and pain in the arms or legs, are both listed as possible adverse events on the page for the US National Library of Medicine at: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0045374/#DDIC603481.side_effects_section There's...

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