[ConservativeMind]

Amazingly, not having high levels of warfarin in patients already given warfarin prescriptions for cardio issues appeared to be responsible for higher rates of brain bleeding (20% worse).

High warfarin levels were effectively no more risky for brain bleeds after falls than those of us not on warfarin.

This is strange and counterintuitive. I will say warfarin is a medicine that conflicts with vitamin K use, but can be properly balanced, if discussed with your doctor.

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Types of Blood Thinners

1. Anticoagulants

These slow down the clotting process by targeting clotting factors like thrombin, fibrin, and vitamin K.

- Warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) – Vitamin K antagonist
- Heparin – Injectable; works on thrombin and factor Xa
- Enoxaparin (Lovenox) – Low molecular weight heparin
- Apixaban (Eliquis) – Factor Xa inhibitor
- Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) – Factor Xa inhibitor
- Edoxaban (Savaysa) – Factor Xa inhibitor
- Dabigatran (Pradaxa) – Direct thrombin inhibitor

2. Antiplatelet Drugs

These prevent platelets from clumping together, which helps prevent clot formation.

- Aspirin – Common over-the-counter option
- Clopidogrel (Plavix) – Often used after heart attacks or stents
- Prasugrel (Effient) – Stronger than clopidogrel
- Ticagrelor (Brilinta) – Fast-acting platelet inhibitor
- Dipyridamole (Persantine) – Often combined with aspirin

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[HerrBlucher]

I have been on eliquis for 4 years after an ischemic stroke, and have not had any problems with it. But i go out of my way not to do activities that have any kind of risk of Injury. In other words life is not nearly as much fun, but it is still better than being paralyzed in a hospital bed.

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

I have been on warfarin since 1990 when I had a mitral valve replaced with a mechanical one. In 2006 I had a stent put in my heart and they increased my warfarin level to between INR 3 and 4. I go in for an INR check monthly when my level is OK, weekly if the INR is over or under the 3-4 level,
I have discovered I no longer have any headaches, not even hangovers. I dare not take aspirin as it increases the INR level. I cannot shoot a bolt action hunting rifle or 12 gauge shotgun as it leaves a huge bruise on my shoulder. Small injections sometimes will give a small bruise around the injection spot.
I no longer juggle chain saws for a living. ;-)

[Karoo]

I’ve been on Eliquis, low dose bid, ever since I had two DVTs. Genetic testing showed I have thick blood

No problems with the Eliquis but I do take many supplements. FYI many many supplements thin the blood.

[fella]

What about the latest fad blood thinner Eliquis?

[kawhill]

I chew up an 81mg baby aspirin every morning. It works, if I nick myself, I bleed.

[sauropod]

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