I have been on Lovenox since 05/06. I like it way better than coumadin. I have my life back,I have lots of energy, my hair doesn't fall out, I have even got my scuba certification,I go ocean kayaking and don't get sunburnt.I use an SPF 50 of course.I'll take the injections anyday. I inject myself 2x a day 100mg. I have had 7 clots in my lungs and my right leg is completely occluded. I love having ...
I have DVT and HATE THIS MEDICATION!!! Why? Because the delivery method is sadistic and barbaric! I am able to give myself daily injections of Forteo (for osteoporosis)because it uses ultra-fine 31 guage needles, so I DO know how to do subcutaneous injections. But the (only available) needle on the Lovenox product is large, incredibly painful, and leaves HUGE painful bruises, whether it is a nur...
indianwolfspirit | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/22/2007
Condition: Blood Clots in Deep Veins and in Blood Vessel of the Lung
Overall rating 2.0
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I have a blood clot on my lung so of course they wanted to put me on Coumadin and these shots. Originally, they told me 2-3 days only on the shots. It's been over 3 weeks now. My stomach is bruised badly and tender and I'm developing hard spots too so that limits areas to shoot into. My level is still only 1.8 and I am very discouraged. The high copay for this is about to kill me financially and now I have to get another refill. I wish there were a generic alternative available. It would be great if they could make this in pill form too. I had a minor melt down yesterday after finding out I had to remain on the shots through the long holiday weekend... there has to be a better way! Once I'm off of this medication, I'm not sure I would ever agree to go back on it. My doctor is sending me to a specialist to check more into why my blood is still so thick but that appointment isn't until April of 2008 unless there is a cancelation. I better be off of these shots by then!!! :-)Read More Read Less
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teacher/coach | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/21/2007
Condition: Blood Clot in a Deep Vein
Overall rating 4.7
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These shots are basically painless and the injection site stings briefly afterwards.
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KellieMarieKY | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/14/2007
Condition: Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention
Overall rating 4.0
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Obviously doing twice daily injections is not "easy", but the drug has been mostly easy to manage and the shots have become less intimidating. I am taking these while trying to conceive (I am FVL homozygous with a history of DVT and PE at age 25) and while I am not excited at the prospect of taking these injections for the next year, I am grateful there is something that I can take to help protect myself and my unborn child. Aside from the occassional bruise, this really hasn't been that difficult.Read More Read Less
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Shannon | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/14/2007
Condition: Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention
Overall rating 4.0
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This medication burns after injection and does leave bruises, however, it is very effective at preventing blood clots, and it is very easy to use. I don't like needles, but the simplicity of a pre-filled syringe helps me.
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Pauliobe | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/10/2007
Condition: Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention
Overall rating 3.0
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Is there a substitue for this madication. Generic?
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melmore | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/29/2007
Condition: Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention
Overall rating 3.3
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The drug is doing it's job. However, the medication itself burns as it goes in & usually leaves a bad bruise. I've even had the nurse watch me as I inject myslef to make sure I'm doing it properly. I feel the drug co could modify this product a little so it wouldn't burn so bad.
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thegoodgirl115 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
10/23/2007
Condition: Blood Clots in Deep Veins and in Blood Vessel of the Lung
Overall rating 3.7
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This is the second go around for me using Lovenox. I thought I would be done with blood thinners by now. It's been a year since my initial diagnosis. I might find out that coumadin doesn't work for me. The clots are still there.
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woodstock | 55-64 | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/8/2007
Condition: Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention
Overall rating 2.7
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I do not react to cumaden(sp?) so lovenox is the only other alternative to prevent a genetic clotting disorder. It is extremely expensive and can only be administered by daily injection which leave hard nodules under the skin that last for weeks.
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kstolz | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/7/2007
Condition: Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention
Overall rating 2.0
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SEVERAL syringes/caps were defective; even an RN who came to help couldn't fix them so they were workable. One was so hard to push in AFTER I'd injeccted te needle, that, when I pulled it out, was VERY bent!
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
10/6/2007
Condition: Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention
Overall rating 4.0
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I have been giving my husband injections since he came home from hospital (total knee replacement. Easy to use. He has some flushing, itching, restlessness. What are the side effects
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