Due to hospital negligence I got a DVT which traveled to my lung. I initially had problems controlling my INR readings. I was talking to a group of doctors when one of them asked me if I was taking DOXICYCLINE and he told me that that was my problem. Switched to another antibiotic and since then I have had no problems. I asked my DR about these new drugs that do not require freqent blood tests ...
Lucylou | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/8/2014
Condition: Blood Clot in a Deep Vein
Overall rating 3.7
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Generic issues when I get a new prescription filled, sometimes have issues with keeping INR between 2-3 after getting the new refill. Pain to go get your blood drawn, it would be nice if I could do this from home.
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tr2frame | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/6/2014
Condition: Blood Clot in Lung
Overall rating 5.0
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Mad | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/4/2014
Condition: Treatment to Prevent Blood Clots in Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 1.0
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I am writing about my Moms Experience she is 85 was put on this in December 2013 had to stop taking it in February they couldnt seem to regulate it either too high or low once it was 3.9 and would likely have killed her if she hadnt stopped she dropped 17bs went from 140lbs down to 123 wasnt able to eat nauseated,bruises all over her,toes turned purple and still are continually frezzing and a continuous cough it takes ten days to get out of system and I just hope she will be alright from taking thisRead More Read Less
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darkeyes | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/3/2014
Condition: Blood Clot
Overall rating 2.7
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causes me to have severe gas pain and bloat, can't wear my size clothing.Does anyone else have this problem? Also hair loss ,tired and nervous.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/28/2014
Condition: Blood Clot
Overall rating 1.7
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i've had to change my diet since taking this drug it makes me sick i dont want to eat cant have vegs i hate this drug
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sdc | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/24/2014
Condition: Blood Clot in a Deep Vein
Overall rating 3.0
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I developed DVT after I went to the hospital suffering from COPD. DVT was the consequence of i.v. placed in my thigh. Three days later, I was discharged from intensive care dispite my complaints about excruciating pain. I went back to the hospital two hours later suffering from an irregular heart beat and internal bleeding. The discoloration and knot as large as a small grapefruit was noticed and ignored. Three days after a blood transfusion I was sent to a rehab center where an ultra sound revealed DVT. I was sent to different hospital where a filter was surgically placed in my body and I began a series of blood thinner injections. After one week in that hospital and three additional weeks in rehab I went home with instructions to take Warfarin; there were continuous adjustments to the medication. I did not consider the monitoring or the adjustments of the medication problematic after all I had endured; however, I was horrified by my hair loss. My hair looks as though I am receiving radiation therapy. I have seen absolutely no mention of hair loss as a side effect. I found the lack of warning about this aspect of Warfarin extremely disturbing. Read More Read Less
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Kaye | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/8/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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After having a heart ablation to cure atrial fibs I am taking 5 mg one day a week of warfarin.
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Warfarin | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/30/2014
Condition: Blood Clot
Overall rating 3.7
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/27/2014
Condition: Blood Clots in Deep Veins and in Blood Vessel of the Lung
Overall rating 3.0
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Ritav | 35-44 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/19/2013
Condition: Blood Clot
Overall rating 3.3
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How much should u bleed before calling dr
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Viking Mom x 3 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/12/2013
Condition: Blood Clot in Lung
Overall rating 2.7
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I have only been on this medicine and had my INR levels regulated since September 2013 but once I went back to work full time my levels took a nose dive, down to 1.3 to 1.4 My doctor increases my dosage every week, I have to have my levels checked every week. We have not been able to get them back up, I am now up to 7.5 mg 6 days a week, the seventh day I take 5 mg. My levels are staying the same. Medicine is very easy to take and to cut in half but so far I'm not happy with the outcome of taking something every day and not have my levels come up. Read More Read Less
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t-bone | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/29/2013
Condition: Blood Clot in a Deep Vein
Overall rating 4.7
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Had severe pain in lower chest. Did nothing for 2 days, thought it was nothing. Then couldn't breathe, pain with short breaths. In hospital 7 days. Now home and on warfarin, for 8 mos. Have some sides like cold, irritable and mild bleeding. They told me it was caused by DVT after long drive home. Regulating INR was not so bad. Now about 1.5 regulated. I'm off asperin but take statin and omeprasole. Have wine nearly every night. I feel fine but worry after reading all the comments above. Also have not yet had scan to see if clots are gone. Wondering how long I need to take it. It saved my life but I can do without it. A friend had PE and was taken off it. He died.Read More Read Less
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mary | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/2/2013
Condition: Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention
Overall rating 4.0
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it works perfect on me.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/28/2013
Condition: Treatment to Prevent Blood Clots in Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 5.0
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Taken the drug many time for limited periods whilst preparing for cardioversion to return to synus rythmn. Alwats worked really well. As a keen outdoors person I always tone down my activities whilst taking the drug.
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fmaereed | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/23/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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my PT's went from 2.5 to 1.2. does stress affect warfarin levels in blood?
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Jo | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/15/2013
Condition: Blood Clot in a Deep Vein
Overall rating 5.0
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Ihave been taking this medicene for several years and I haven't had any problems major. My dose may change at times but I'm not experencing any problems at this time. I've had two bloodclots in my leg and have protein "S
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studhammer | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/14/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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lack of energy
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/2/2013
Condition: Heart Failure with Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 4.3
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ann | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/28/2013
Condition: Treatment to Prevent Blood Clots in Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 3.3
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It is okay some times, but lately my INR is too low.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/27/2013
Condition: Blood Clots in Deep Veins and in Blood Vessel of the Lung
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