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Warfarin side effects: Watch for interactions
Less serious warfarin side effects to tell your doctor about
What warfarin side effects should you watch for?
Warfarin side effects that require immediate medical attention
Less-serious warfarin side effects to tell your doctor about
What precautions can you take against warfarin side effects?
What drugs and supplements can interact with warfarin?
What foods and drinks might interact with warfarin?
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When is warfarin prescribed?
What are the side effects of warfarin?
What can increase the risk of bleeding?
What drugs, supplements and foods interact with warfarin?
What does vitamin K have to do with warfarin?
What can you do to lower the risk of bleeding?
What should you do if you forget a dose?
What can increase the risk of bleeding?
Some studies suggest that the risk of bleeding is generally higher in the first three months of warfarin treatment. Older adults are generally at greater risk of bleeding. Taking other blood-thinning medication also increases your risk.
Some people who take warfarin are at a higher risk of bleeding because their genetics make them more sensitive to the medication. Your doctor may recommend a genetic test to determine the best dose for you.
Medical conditions that increase the risk of bleeding include:
- Uncontrolled blood pressure
- A history of stroke
- Stomach ulcers, gastritis or peptic disease
- Kidney problems
- Cancer
- Alcoholism
- Liver disease
- Increased risk of falls
