WARFARIN: POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
WARFARIN: POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTSTRANSCRIPTYour healthcare provider has prescribed warfarin to help you stay healthy. But, as withany medication, warfarin does have some side effects.The most serious is unusual or uncommon bleeding. Call your healthcare provider ifyou notice minor bleeding from your nose, gums, or ears; bruises that form easily;unusual hemorrhoid bleeding or heavier than normal menstrual bleeding. And call911 if you experience coughing up or vomiting blood; urine that looks red or rusty;red, black, or tarry bowel movements; or pain, swelling or discomfort in the stomach,abdomen or joints. These can be a sign of internal bleeding.If you notice any change in the color or temperature of your skin, or you developstrange sores after starting warfarin, call your healthcare provider immediately. Hemay be able to adjust the dose or change your medication to help reduce your sideeffects.However, you need to continue to take your warfarin medication. Do not stop takingyour warfarin unless your healthcare provider tells you to.20% gradient meshhealthclipshealthclipshealthclipshealthclips4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_gn_10171_98_en_t00002.pdf healthclips© Milner-Fenwick, Inc.5% gradient mesh
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