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Can Warfarin For DVT Cause Nose Bleeds?

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Posted on Tue, 30 Dec 2014
Question: Hi,
I have been having nose bleeds passing large clots for the past three days ( one a day when I blow my nose)
My question is should I be passing clots while taking Warfarin for a PE and DVT ?
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Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Epistaxis. Warfarin dose should be reviewed after a Coagulogram.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. Yes, this nasal bleeding (epistaxis) is likely to be related to the Warfarin. This should not happen normally. It is a potential side effect of blood thinning medications.

2. Bring this to the attention of your doctor. Get a Coagulogram done and review the dose of Warfarin.

3. A nasal examination and endoscopy will help rule out any local cause.

If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.
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Can Warfarin For DVT Cause Nose Bleeds?

Brief Answer: Epistaxis. Warfarin dose should be reviewed after a Coagulogram. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. 1. Yes, this nasal bleeding (epistaxis) is likely to be related to the Warfarin. This should not happen normally. It is a potential side effect of blood thinning medications. 2. Bring this to the attention of your doctor. Get a Coagulogram done and review the dose of Warfarin. 3. A nasal examination and endoscopy will help rule out any local cause. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them. Regards.