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Coumadin

Coumadin



USES: This medication is a blood thinner used to keep blood flowing smoothly and prevent the formation of blood clots.

 
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Coumadin

Uses
This medication is a blood thinner used to keep blood flowing smoothly and prevent the formation of blood clots.
Notes
  • Do not share this medication with others.

Storage
  • Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.


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COUMADIN 5MG TABLETS (PEACH)
COUMADIN 5MG TABLETS (PEACH)

How To Use
  • Take this exactly as prescribed.
  • Try to take this medication at the same time each day so you remember to take it.
  • Your dose may be adjusted several times based on lab tests.
  • Do not stop taking this without your doctor's approval.

Side Effects
  • Loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea or blurred vision may occur at first as your body adjusts to the medication.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, blood in the urine, black stools or severe headache.
  • In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Before using this drug tell your doctor your medical history especially of ulcers, unusual menstrual periods, diabetes, liver or kidney disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, thyroid problems, all recent infections, if you have had recent surgery and of drug and food allergies.
  • The FDA has stated that certain generic warfarin products are interchangeable.
  • However, consult your doctor and pharmacist before switching warfarin products.
  • Do not stop taking any medications that you are currently taking unless directed to do so by your doctor.
  • If you have an illness that causes vomiting, diarrhea, or fever for more than a few days, contact your doctor as these problems can change the effect of this drug.
  • Limit your consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Ask your doctor how much, if any, alcohol you may consume.
  • In the event of an accidental overdose of this drug, contact your doctor, poison control center, or nearest hospital emergency department immediately.
  • When receiving warfarin, avoid sudden changes in dietary habits.
  • Avoid ingesting unusual increases or decreases of foods high in Vitamin K (liver, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, spinach and other green leafy vegetables, green tea, certain vegetables, cheeses and certain vitamin supplements).
  • It is best to avoid strictly vegetarian diets that consist of foods high in vitamin K.
  • While taking this medication, be extra careful to avoid injuries.
  • This medication can cause heavy bleeding.
  • Use an electric razor and be careful brushing your teeth.
  • Warfarin should not be used during pregnancy.
  • If you become

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
  • Keep a record of missed doses to give to your doctor.
  • Call your doctor if you miss 2 or more doses.

Drug Interactions
  • Many drugs interact with this medication.
  • Before using this drug tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use especially any of the following: aspirin or aspirin-like drugs, anabolic steroids, barbiturates, clofibrate, phenylbutazone, disulfiram, cimetidine, sulfa-drugs, metronidazole, vitamin E, cholestyramine, phenytoin, erythromycin-like antibiotics, propylthiouracil, injectable antibiotics, griseofulvin, ethchlorvynol, quinidine, quinine, thyroid drugs, allopurinol, glucagon, rifamycins, glutethimide, aminoglutethimide, chloramphenicol, carbamazepine, vitamin K (or its derivatives), dextrothyroxine, anti-inflammatory medication used for arthritis or fever reduction, penicillin-type drugs, amiodarone, omeprazole, sulfinpyrazone, chloral hydrate, "statin" drugs (e.g., lovastatin), propranolol, tamoxifen, quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin), SSRI antidepressants (e.g., fluoxetine), gemfibrozil, azole antifungals (e.g., fluconazole) or birth control pills.
  • It is important that all doctors and dentists treating you know you take warfarin.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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User Medicine Opinions for Coumadin
Overall: 3 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 45
Location: Rochester, NY
Time Taken: 4 months days

Reason: PEs in Sept of 2009 Date: 1 January 2010
Side Effects
Massive hair loss, huge weight gain, acne all over my body, can't sleep at night more than 3 hours without waking, yet I can fall asleep on the toilet! I have the energy of a 150 yr old ! My moods are much more unstable, especially around my menstral cycle.

Additional Thoughts
Currently taking 16 mg/day and INR is STILL not regulated. Last week, it went from 2.79 to 1.77.

Overall: 3 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 60
Time Taken: 10 weeks

Reason: Blood clot after port-a-catheter Date: 26 June 2007
Side Effects
Main concern is the rapid weight gain...12 lbs in 10 weeks. No other side effects. Am a breast cancer patient with bone metastasis. Believe it or not my main "side effect" is this weight gain only since starting on Warfarin (Coumadin). Cannot exercise much and diet is limited without salads...what's one to do????

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Overall: 2 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 19
Time Taken: 1 months

Reason: DVT right arm/ P.E. in both lungs Date: 27 June 2007
Side Effects
Depression, dizziness, cold chills and lack of sleep at night but then restlessness during the day.

Additional Thoughts
If anyone knows of a natural aid for depression that will not have any drug interactions, I would like to know.

Overall: 1 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 52
Time Taken: 0 days

Reason: Did not take Date: 29 June 2007
Side Effects
Sorry to see so many people suffering from this dangerous drug. Here are some alternatives but work with your doctor. Papaya's enzymes can help dissolve clots but will affect the Coumadin dosage- you will need less (good). Garlic is very good against bacteria and good for cardiovascular system but again makes Coumadin more effective.

Additional Thoughts
Raw garlic 1-5 cloves a day or garlic oil etc. Ginko Biloba also helps thin blood but is safe- less drugs. Nat vit E also good- mixed tocopherols best or lots of nuts. Ginger thins blood also and has many other good properties, anti-dizziness, anti bacterial, raw form digests protein and probably clots. Nattokinase is a good clot dissolver. And Vit D3 - from sun or pills is very important in general- or cod liver oil- also thins blood. See vitamindcouncil.org. Check out James Duke PhD for herbs. Work with your doctor for the right Coumadin dose and get off it asap.

Overall: 3 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 45
Time Taken: 7 years

Reason: Aortic and Mitral Valve Replacement Date: 29 June 2007
Side Effects
Cold in winter, very tired, spacey, slight to moderate depression, no weight gain, lost weight, no hair loss, sex drive lowered

Additional Thoughts
Taking it for life 10mg per day, able to stabilize PT/INR level as I measure my lettuce, greens, etc very carefully, have been stabile - on same amount - for years.

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