Warfarin and Bruising: What Users Say

• Con...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 15, 2018

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "As a result of a stroke and AF, I was put on Warfarin ten years ago. Apart from some bruising and keeping track of my INR, I have no problems. For convenience, my doctor has recently changed me to Eliquis, but I’m not happy with it. Side effects: loss of appetite, dry mouth, incontinence, dizziness, tiredness. I’ll be going back to my doctor."

• Anonymous
• August 1, 2009

For Pulmonary Embolism, First Event "Warfarin has dangerous side effects, but is indicated in life-threatening situations. It can be taken as prescribed for a period following a pulmonary embolism, but the patient must take extra care not to fall, bruise, or cut oneself because warfarin inhibits clotting. It saved my life."

• bob...
• January 19, 2020

For Heart Attack "My late wife had been on warfarin for a number of years. What looked like bruises showed up on the back of both legs below the knees. The 'bruises' eventually became open sores and would not heal - calciphylaxis. The sores opened up around mid-April 2019, and she passed away late August 2019. The wound doctor that was treating the open wounds did tell my wife that 'you may die from this type of problem as the blood vessels are calcifying.' The doctor she saw for possible kidney problems immediately placed her on a different blood thinner as he said, 'I see cases of this only in patients that are on dialysis.'"

• Tom...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 13, 2020

For Prosthetic Heart Valves, Mechanical Valves - Thrombosis Prophylaxis "Have been on warfarin for 28 years. I have a St. Jude mitral valve prosthesis. Other than bruising, I have gotten along well."