Anyone ever been on Warfarin and then come off it?

14 years ago

As you may remember in the middle of last year, I almost died when I developed two massive pulmonary embolisms after surgery. I have been on Warfarin since then. Saw a haemotologist who did a blood test to see if I'm prone to throwing blood clots. it came back negative. He's happy for me now to come off Warfarin, but it's like a crutch for me and I'm a bit scared.I've also been reading about the side effects of Warfarin and they can be scary also. Has anyone ever been on warfarin and then come off it? Were there any side effects/scares etc.?

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patti43
14 years ago
Yes--DH was on it for a year or so. He was also taking Plavix and full-strength aspirin at the same time. They took him off both the warfarin (Coumadin) and Plavix at the same time, but left him on the aspirin. That was about 6 months ago and he's doing fine. In fact we went to his CHF clinic week before last and his blood work was fine.

Do you have to have blood work every other week to make sure your blood levels are within the limits? He did and they'd adjust his meds every time they were the least bit in the gray area of okay.

Please don't be afraid--I was so happy to have him off it. I think he actually started to feel better.
chisue
14 years ago
I had it for about six weeks post-hip replacement surgery. Was monitored twice a week, then right off -- no 'tapering off'. Of course that was for a much shorter time then you've been on it. Why WERE you on it so long anyway?
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monica_pa Grieves
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First DH was put on warfarin(by cardiologist) after two femoral artery (leg) bypasses due to clots.
He was on it for 4-5 years. And had blood work every 2 weeks, and they always phoned and adjusted the dosage up or down, maybe only 1/2 pill.

When he was diagnosed with AAA (Abdominal aneurysm) and needed surgery, Vascular surgeon wanted him to see cardiologist that he worked with before doing surgery. This cardiologist told him that Warfarin was overkill, and too difficult to manage...and took him off Warfarin and put him on Plavix.

Of course, a few days before surgery he had to go off the Plavix. After surgery, cardio told him to stay on the Plavix.
Bloodwork never showed any problems after that.

He didn't have any problem going off the Warfarin....and actually felt better with the Plavix.
msmarion
14 years ago
My DH is due to come off it soon. He went off Plavix a year ago and feels much better. There are no studies (except for the drug company) to prove that Plavix does any more than a low dose asprin. I guess everyone is different. I for one can't wait for him to come off the Warfarin. DH is a mechanic and I'm always afraid of him getting cut. He can hardly wait to eat leafy veggies and broccoli again.

Anyone ever been on Warfarin and then come off it?

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