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What Causes Decrease In The Blood Levels While On Warfarin?
I have been taking warfrarin for more than eight years , I have been checking the level every month . the last eight month it has been up and down 2.5 is good to 1.8 now it is 1.6 to 1.4 I was having it check every two weeks now but today it drop to 1.4 NO BLOOD IN MY URINE OR STOOL IAM 68 YEARS OLD BLK FEMALE
Thu, 12 Apr 2018
Hello,
The use of Warfarin is associated with increased risk for bleeding. INR is the blood test recommended to evaluate this risk.
As it has been getting reduced recently, changes in the dose of Warfarin should be made. Discuss this further with your doctor who prescribed Warfarin.
Other alternatives can be considered including Rivaroxaban (anti-coagulant).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini
The use of Warfarin is associated with increased risk for bleeding. INR is the blood test recommended to evaluate this risk.
As it has been getting reduced recently, changes in the dose of Warfarin should be made. Discuss this further with your doctor who prescribed Warfarin.
Other alternatives can be considered including Rivaroxaban (anti-coagulant).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini
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