Are higher blood pressure (about 20 points) and/or lower heart rate possible side effects od Coumadin that anyone else knows about??? I know that LOWER blood pressure is possible. If not, could it be a drug interaction.
My dad has atrial fibrillation and has been on Coumadin for a couple of weeks and both symptoms have appeared though they arent listed as side effects. Is there a way it could be the Coumadin anyway?
When you take warfarin, your blood won't clot as easily. If you accidentally cut yourself while taking warfarin, you may bleed heavily. You're more likely to have bleeding problems if you're older than 75 or take other medications that can further increase your bleeding risk.
Notify your doctor right away if you experience any of these warfarin side effects:
Severe bleeding
Bleeding from the rectum or black stool
Skin conditions such as hives, a rash or itching
Swelling of the face, throat, mouth, legs, feet or hands
Bruising that comes about without an injury you remember
Chest pain or pressure
Nausea or vomiting
Fever or flu-like symptoms
Joint or muscle aches
Diarrhea
Difficulty moving
Numbness of tingling in any part of your body
Painful erection lasting four hours or longer
Other less serious warfarin side effects that you should tell your doctor about include:
Gas
Feeling cold
Fatigue
Pale skin
Changes in the way foods taste
Hair loss
Although rare, warfarin can also cause skin tissue death (necrosis) and gangrene requiring amputation. This complication most often happens three to eight days after you start taking warfarin. If you notice any sores, changes in skin color or temperature, or severe pain on your skin, notify your doctor immediately.
What precautions can you take against warfarin side effects?
There are some key steps you can take to reduce your chance of developing warfarin side effects. These include:
Tell your doctor about any other medications or supplements you take. Some medications and supplements can have a dangerous interaction with warfarin.
Tell your health care provider you take warfarin before you have any medical or dental procedures. These procedures include vaccinations and routine dental cleanings. If you're going to have surgery, discuss what dosing changes might be necessary at least 10 days before the procedure. Your doctor may decrease your dose of warfarin or discontinue warfarin altogether before the procedure.
Avoid situations that increase your risk of injury. Things to avoid include contact sports or activities that could result in head injury. Make sure you tell your doctor if you are unsteady while walking or have a history of falling.
Consider wearing a bracelet or carrying a card that identifies that you take warfarin. This can be useful if emergency medical personnel need to know what medications you take.
Consider a warfarin sensitivity test. About a third of the people who take warfarin are at a higher risk of bleeding because their genes make them more sensitive to warfarin. If you're worried that you might be more sensitive to warfarin because a family member experienced side effects, talk to your doctor about taking a warfarin sensitivity test. The test can tell if you have the genes that can increase your risk of bleeding.
What drugs and supplements can interact with warfarin?
Warfarin, like any other medication, can interact with foods, other drugs, vitamins or herbal supplements. Be ready to provide your doctor with a complete list of everything you're taking.
Drugs that can interact with warfarin include:
Aspirin or aspirin-containing products
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) or naproxen (Aleve)
Tylenol or acetaminophen-containing products, especially when the dose of acetaminophen exceeds 1,500 milligrams a day
Many antibiotics
Heparin
Cold or allergy medicines
Birth control pills
Medications that treat abnormal heart rhythms, such as amiodarone
When you take warfarin, your blood won't clot as easily. If you accidentally cut yourself while taking warfarin, you may bleed heavily. You're more likely to have bleeding problems if you're older than 75 or take other medications that can further increase your bleeding risk.
Notify your doctor right away if you experience any of these warfarin side effects:
Severe bleeding
Bleeding from the rectum or black stool
Skin conditions such as hives, a rash or itching
Swelling of the face, throat, mouth, legs, feet or hands
Bruising that comes about without an injury you remember
Chest pain or pressure
Nausea or vomiting
Fever or flu-like symptoms
Joint or muscle aches
Diarrhea
Difficulty moving
Numbness of tingling in any part of your body
Painful erection lasting four hours or longer
Other less serious warfarin side effects that you should tell your doctor about include:
Gas
Feeling cold
Fatigue
Pale skin
Changes in the way foods taste
Hair loss
Although rare, warfarin can also cause skin tissue death (necrosis) and gangrene requiring amputation. This complication most often happens three to eight days after you start taking warfarin. If you notice any sores, changes in skin color or temperature, or severe pain on your skin, notify your doctor immediately.
What precautions can you take against warfarin side effects?
There are some key steps you can take to reduce your chance of developing warfarin side effects. These include:
Tell your doctor about any other medications or supplements you take. Some medications and supplements can have a dangerous interaction with warfarin.
Tell your health care provider you take warfarin before you have any medical or dental procedures. These procedures include vaccinations and routine dental cleanings. If you're going to have surgery, discuss what dosing changes might be necessary at least 10 days before the procedure. Your doctor may decrease your dose of warfarin or discontinue warfarin altogether before the procedure.
Avoid situations that increase your risk of injury. Things to avoid include contact sports or activities that could result in head injury. Make sure you tell your doctor if you are unsteady while walking or have a history of falling.
Consider wearing a bracelet or carrying a card that identifies that you take warfarin. This can be useful if emergency medical personnel need to know what medications you take.
Consider a warfarin sensitivity test. About a third of the people who take warfarin are at a higher risk of bleeding because their genes make them more sensitive to warfarin. If you're worried that you might be more sensitive to warfarin because a family member experienced side effects, talk to your doctor about taking a warfarin sensitivity test. The test can tell if you have the genes that can increase your risk of bleeding.
What drugs and supplements can interact with warfarin?
Warfarin, like any other medication, can interact with foods, other drugs, vitamins or herbal supplements. Be ready to provide your doctor with a complete list of everything you're taking.
Drugs that can interact with warfarin include:
Aspirin or aspirin-containing products
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) or naproxen (Aleve)
Tylenol or acetaminophen-containing products, especially when the dose of acetaminophen exceeds 1,500 milligrams a day
Many antibiotics
Heparin
Cold or allergy medicines
Birth control pills
Medications that treat abnormal heart rhythms, such as amiodarone
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No, I bet he's on other medications as well.
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All you need to do is find out every medication he is taking and then call any pharmacist. Any pharmacist would be able to tell you over the phone.
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here are the side effects.It is a blood thinner not a blood preasure medication
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coumadin
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