Warfarin for Pulmonary Embolism, Recurrent Event User Reviews
Brand names: Coumadin, Jantoven
- DVT...
- May 17, 2010
"I was first diagnosed with pulmonary embolism in 9/2007 and was on warfarin for 3-6 months. Over the next 2-3 years, I would get blood clots in the legs, but never too serious again. Then in late March 2010, guess what was back, you guessed it, pulmonary embolism. I was told this time that I would have to take this medicine for the rest of my life. I am only 39 years old, and I feel so helpless that I have this happen to me. But I am alive, and I will do what I need to do to stay that way... Please don't ignore the symptoms."
- jan...
- May 6, 2012
"I was 39 years old at my first clot after surgery. I went off Coumadin after a year. Then had a pulmonary embolism and was put back on Coumadin. My INRs had great fluctuations. I now have my own home Coaguchek and adjust my Coumadin with a doctor's supervision, and no clot since. I have had side effects, but no clots since then."
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- Taken for 10 years or more
- November 11, 2020
Warfarin "I've been taking Coumadin for about 20 years. I have many times gone too long without going for my blood work, but I work a lot of hours. The only occasional side effect is a bad headache. I went to one of the top hematologists in our area and was told if I tolerate it well, that I shouldn't switch. My internist has been trying for years to switch me to an 'equivalent' that doesn't need the maintenance, but if I don't have any problems with it, I am going to stick with it. It has saved my life for a long time, between having DVTs and PEs. Apparently, a congenital problem according to the experts."
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"I have multiple blood clots in both lungs. I've been on warfarin 5 mg since Mar 2012. Prior to that, I had a blood clot in one lung back in 2007 following surgery. My experience has been devastating, like a walking time bomb. I'm alive thanks to my doctors and my meds. My INR ranges 2.0 / 3.2. I now get my Pro-Time check once monthly. However, I'll be on warfarin for the rest of my life. Just have to be extra careful on any other meds my doctor puts me on."