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...
Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
12/11/2013
Condition: Other
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Causes lots of bruising
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pwillis4267 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/1/2013
Condition: Blood Clots in Deep Veins and in Blood Vessel of the Lung
Overall rating 4.7
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Grab some of your waistline and inject these shots very slowly at a 45 degree angle around your belt line. Inject this medicine very slow. Wanting to pass this information on about these shots that have helped me to reduse the burning, brusing, and knots in my stomach. The blood clots were found in my leg and in both of my lungs. I had to take the shots twice a day. I hope I am finished, going for more blood work in the morning.
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Violet | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/9/2013
Condition: Blood Clot in a Deep Vein
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I too have Factor V Leyden to contend with. History of clots, this one from ankle to upper thigh. Coumadin made me tired and forgetful 14 years ago, so I stopped taking it. Lovenox is causing headaches, tiredness and 4mm purple-reddish bruises at the abdominal injection sites. Thank you to the person who said to ice the injection site--it does help. The burning of the drug is horrible, like rubbing alcohol being sealed into a wound. Why do I give this drug high marks? Because I don't have to: get my blood taken x times/day (major plus!), be careful of not eating anything high in Vitamin K (as with Coumadin) or get rashes from the yellow dyes favored by Coumadin/Warfarin. Yeah, I'd say this is better.Read More Read Less
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stef | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/31/2013
Condition: Prevention of Cardiac Ischemia Following Non-Q Wave MI
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much pain as to the injections 2x day to stomach
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dlu | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/19/2013
Condition: Blood Clots in Deep Veins and in Blood Vessel of the Lung
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I was placed on this drug after recurring deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli. This drug saved my life. I have been using it every day for over 3 years. I must take Lovenox for the rest of my life. The only thing I do not like about it is that I am unable to take over the counter aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, etc. Any headaches I get I just have to live with. I was deathly afraid of needles when I started using this medication. I still do not like needles, but the pain and tolerance is well worth my life. I started using Lovenox when I was 53 years old. I have had no side effects except for some bruising at the injection site, and the occasional hematoma. My choices were: give yourself daily injection of Lovenox, or DIE. I chose to cope with the injections, and, yes, I still hate needles. Thank you for listening to my story, and I wish you all the courage to be able to give yourself the injections and live to tell about it. Praise God.Read More Read Less
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Paul | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/10/2013
Condition: Blood Clots in Deep Veins and in Blood Vessel of the Lung
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I have used this for three months. The only drawbacks are the same as reported elsewhere. Brusing and lumps frequently at injection site. Needles could be smaller , this might alleviate the above conditions.
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GARY | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/5/2013
Condition: Other
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I have haD BLOOD CLOTS IN MY RIGHT ARM
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slow 1723 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/26/2013
Condition: Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention in Knee Replacement
Overall rating 5.0
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It is very easy to take the shot. It is a smiple thing to do. and it is one two three and it is over with. i have been on it for over ten years.
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Helenk43 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/10/2013
Condition: Treatment to Prevent a Blood Clot in the Lung
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Blood blisters appearing on injection area and on inside if are where no injection has been given.
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nikki | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/29/2013
Condition: Blood Clot in a Deep Vein
Overall rating 4.7
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Lovenox is easy to inject, although it really turns my stomach black and blue. This I do not like but I guess it is part of the treatment.
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ovbev | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/22/2013
Condition: Blood Clot in a Deep Vein
Overall rating 5.0
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I used Lovenox for 10 days and found a forum and an answer to keep injection from burning. First use different sites for each injection and then push medicine in VERY SLOWLY and it will not burn or sting or any other pain. Remember-s-l-o-w-l-y...
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deborahlala | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/2/2013
Condition: Blood Clot in a Deep Vein
Overall rating 3.0
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just startes this medication
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tricky | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/11/2013
Condition: Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention
Overall rating 4.0
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I am having constant diahrrea.
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32 weeks prego | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/9/2013
Condition: Blood Clots in Deep Veins and in Blood Vessel of the Lung
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after a while I ran out of spots to give myself the shot. It really started to hurt. also I am pregant when taking Lovenox it is hard to find skin grab to take to shot. After a week on the shot,I am not really hugnry and it keeps me up at night. I have lost 6 pounds after starting the shot.
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sherry | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/2/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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IT was fine
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | Caregiver
2/17/2013
Condition: Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention in Hip Surgery
Overall rating 5.0
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wantingto know the side effects & indications, taking a test
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JES | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/17/2013
Condition: Prevention of Recurrent Vein Thrombosis in Cancer
Overall rating 3.7
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I found a lotion-TriDerma Diabetic Bruise Healing Cream my pharmacist ordered in for me. About $10 for big tube.Terrific! No noticable side effects except discomfort from thickness of medicine which goes away within a few minutes. Best to inject very slowly.
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rick | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/29/2012
Condition: Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention
Overall rating 4.3
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injection site gets very sore
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NanaKimmy | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/12/2012
Condition: Blood Clots in Deep Veins and in Blood Vessel of the Lung
Overall rating 3.3
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The bruises have been ungodly. I have been in the ER more on this from the bruising and swelling than I ever was doing cancer treatment. Hoping to get off of this medicine SOON!
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/1/2012
Condition: Acute Blood Clot in a Blood Vessel Supplying the Lungs
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Had DVT and PE in Nov of 2010 at 18 years, was on Lovenox for just over 10 days. The shot, when done correctly is nonpainful. There can be some massive bruising on the injection sight. Shots cost $100 dollars per shot when buying them outright, although I had no insurance and ended up getting them for free after the purchase of my first few.
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