ATTN: People who have used Lovenox or Coumadin..I have a question for you.?

I just found out today I will be on blood thinners the rest of my life. I am currently on 5 mg of Coumadin daily. However, I had lovenox injections jointly with Coumadin in the hospital until it took effect. My question is, would you rather have the Lovenox injections or Coumadin pills for the rest of your life?

I know the shots hurt like anything but they are weight based and your INR doesn't constantly jump around...I also hear that the injections are safer (not sure if that's true).

Answer:
Pills are better to manage that injections. However, you should be having regular blood test to check your INR and to make sure you dosage is correct. Lots of things can effect coumadin (warfarin) and increase your chances of bleeding such as taking medications such aspirin (salicylates) and co-trimoxazole and lots of other medications as well as alternative medications such as chamomile, green leaf tea etc. You should tell your doctor about what medications and alternative therapies you are on and watch carefully for any side effects of coumadin which include bleeding, bruising, black tarry stools, bleeding gums, red/orange urine etc and report these to your doctor.
i have been taking coumadin for 10 years,never heard of lovenox.
I'd much rather swallow a pill than get an injection in my belly every day!

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