Warfarin Side Effects

I have been on Warfarin for 5 yrs now for CHF and have a metal heart valve, my hair and skin have suffered tremendously, I started taking Biotin to help and it has helped my hair thicken back up a bit but the dryness is awful, very dry hair and my skin just peels and is very itchy, I have tried so many lotions and nothing seems to help, any suggestions? ## There are prescription creams available that work much better than those you can purchase over the counter, so you may want to speak to your physician about trying one of them. For your hair, some hot oil treatments may help moisturize it. Does anyone else have any ideas?

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My father has bad side effects from warfarin aching legs etc. does anyone else ## Hi, Rayne! Sorry about the problem that your dad is having. And since Warfarin is a blood thinner and affecting circulation, it can sometimes cause these types of symptoms in some people, there have been other posts about it recently. Learn more Warfarin details here. Has he talked to his doctor about the problems, yet?

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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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is it advisable to take Gen Payne if you are on warfarin ## Hi, my twenty year old son is taking marijuana. But of late now I found a pill in his bag called Gene payne. Could it be that he is now mixing this pill with the marijuana? What can this combination cause? ## Hi I'm. On warfarin from 2007 .suffering with a toothache.I've take gen Payne and feel my left jaw swelling can't sleep pain is real bad.I had am op in 2014 .I've got a metal valve.I'm terrified of the dentist. ## Gen-Payne is listed as containing Ibuprofen and Codeine, it is a mild opioid analgesic. The FDA warns that it carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, and constipation. If you are on Warfarin, you should not take Gen-Payne, sinc...

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Can phentermine and warfarin be taken together. I'm taking warfarin because of bilateral knee replacements 5 wks ago. I want to start phentermine again and get the last of the weight off. my diet dr says its ok. ## Hello, Paula! How are you? I didn't find any problems or interactions listed between these two medications, so as long as your doctor also approves, it should be okay. The FDA classifies Phentermine as a stimulant, so it carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability and anorexia. Warfarin may cause side effects, such as nausea, headache, increased risk of bleeding and easy bruising. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Pradaxa mostly used as a substitute for warfarin (Coumadin ) for atrial fibrillation but there are also response of tamoxifen side effects such as unusual bleeding, short breath etc. There are also some response of having dehydrated, dryness of mouth/eyes. The positive side is that It does not require regular blood tests and it actually works better in few cases. Pradaxa might be a good substitute of warfarin but need more attention in long term use and in some specific cases.

I had a double heart valve replacement in 1999. As such I am a chronic warfarin patient. I recently had a hysterectomy followed by another emergency surgery the following day. I then recouperated at home. 3 weeks ago I had a stroke. The cardiologist said it was caused by the several surgeries and the neurologist prescribed ecotrin as he felt that warfarin was not enough any longer to protect my heart valves. Since taking ecotrin I have a constant head ache, my eyes are swollen all the times, I feel very tired, I feel depressed, I some evenings have stomach ache, initially I lost weight and suddenly I am picking up weight rapidly. I experience dizziness at times and my eyes feel as if something got stuck behind them. I used to run around 48 kilometres a week before the hysterectomy. I as...

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Do sinued tablets have any side effects on pregnant women? ## Can a cardiac patient taking warfarin use sinuend? ## I'm 22 weeks pregnant and i would like to know if the following meds are safe to take for the flu: moxypen, ibucine, sinuend tablets and broncleer with codeine syrup ## Hey, I've recently found out that I have a bladder infection, so my doctor prescribed me sinuend. Unfortunately, I haven't seen my periods. If I'm pregnant, would taking sinuend put my baby at risk?

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I take warfarin is this medicine safe for people with a heart valve ## Hello, Jonah! How are you? As long as it has been prescribed for you, there shouldn't be a problem. It is often used prophylactically to prevent infections in those with artificial heart valves. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Is tripolene safe to use when one is on warfarin. I have been on the blood thinner warfarin for 2 years for. Recently I had surgery on my foot but sometines cannot sleep and tripolene was given to me by a friend to help me sleep. is it safe for me to take?

I was on warfarin for 16yrs but after such a long time taking between 15-20mg a day my doctors took my off warfarin. I started Xeralto 2 weeks ago, a week ago i had a lumbar and cervical pain block. I now have extremely low blood pressure, when i get up or move around i black out, i have no balance and i experience ringing noise in my ears, disorientation, blurred vision and I feel horrible. I am at the point to stop the drug as i am in bed all the time, i cant do simple things like showering or washing hair on my own. The risk of falling and bumping my head could be fatal. I am also very bloated, retaining water and experience pain in my legs after having a cervical and lumber pain block a week ago in theatre. I honestly dont know what to do. So many people are complaining about aweful si

I have been taking Xarelto 15mg x2/day for almost 3 weeks and will go onto 20mg/day next week for the remainder of 3 months. I had a lower leg blood clot almost 3 wks ago. I have experienced some itching of my lower and upper legs and wonder whether it is something to worry about. I had thought that maybe the symptoms may relax when I go onto the lower dose. I chose Xeralto over Warfarin for the convenience of less blood checks and think I would prefer to remain on it. I have been unable to get through to the clinic or to speak to my doctor so will probably have to make an appointment but thought I would ask here and see if there was any advice available. I have also started with itching to one of my eyes yesterday though this may be due to a new cleanser which I have stopped using. Has...

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I have been taking Apixaban for PE's for nearly 2 years now thinking that it was great as Warfarin was unreliable and had to have too many blood tests. I am 56 and have now put on a lot of weight but didn't realize that this drug can cause this. My lifestyle hasn't changed very much so I couldn't understand why I was putting on weight. Also at night when sleeping my arm on the opposite side of how I'm sleeping also goes numb and I wonder if this can have anything to do with the drug too, as well as feeling really tired all the time. Is there an alternative as I really am feeling depressed about my weight? ## I am on Apixaban and I am having a very dry mouth and have to drink water the whole night. I talked to my doctor and he says it's because of the medicine and...

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What are the side effects of this drug? What is it used for? ## What is this for and what dose should be taken? What are side effects? Any drugs it should not be taken in conjunction with? ## This is another name for the medication Tramadol, which is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Some of the most common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and constipation. It can cause some issues when taken with some antidepressants or the blood thinner Warfarin. You can read more about this medication here: As to dosing, please follow your doctor's instructions. Anything else I can help you with? ## Has anyone actually used Tranzek-50 from India? ## Yes, iv got the green capsules and the pink pills before. The green ones I recently got ..I don't reccomend!! I got s...

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I have been using Warfarin since Dec.'06, due to blood clot in arm,my stomach started giving problems, then I was put on Altosec. Strange thing is that I have been experiencing pain in my heel. I am trying to find the cause of the pain.When I get up in the morning I can hardly walk, due to the pain in my heels.Could this be a side effect of the drugs? Anyone out there with the same experience? I cannot take the warfarin without the Altosec, as I said because of the problem in the stomach. I had a gastroscopy which showed gastritis,therefor I was put on the Altosec. I am really worried about this, doctors just prescribe and do not worry about the side-effects. I sleep very badly, wake up several times during the night with no feeling in my hands, like needles and pins. ## I have star...

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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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Is it safe to take Doxycycyl hyc with Warfarin ? ## They can be taken together, but your doctor should be monitoring your INR regularly, because the Doxycycline may increase INR and thus, also raise the risk of bleeding. Learn more Doxycycline details here. Learn more Warfarin details here. Has your doctor prescribed them both?

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What does SOD mean in a prescription of warfarin 10mgs ## It stands for Sodium, which denotes the type of chemical salt that the drug is derived from. Warfarin, the active ingredient in Coumadin is a blood thinner, it is used to help prevent clotting and to help treat certain cardiac conditions. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and bleeding. Read more: Are there any questions or comments? ## what does SOD mean in a warfarin tablet 2.5 mg? ## what does SOD mean in warfrin 2.5?

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If u take warfarin and take alot of roxys can it raise your inr level to the piont the inr level Can be dangerous ## Hello, Brown eyes! How are you? No, Oxycodone hasn't been known to do that, though it is recommended that a patients INR always be checked within a few days of starting any new medication, since there's no way to predict exactly how anyone may react to something. The FDA classifies Oxycodone as being a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Warfarin may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and easy bruising. Have they both been prescribed for you?

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Can ACC 200 be taken if you are on Warfarin? ## ACC 200 is listed as containing the active ingredient N-Acetylcysteine. Ref: N-Acetylcysteine Information It is warned that it may cause some side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and eye irritation. However, it has not been studied regarding safety when taken with blood thinners, thus, it would be best to consult your doctor, before taking it. Are you on any other medications?

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