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moon53540
moon53540

when taking this tablet did anyone get increased chest pain and more breathing issues than any other blood thinning medication?

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  • mike01623
    mike01623 moon53540

    Posted

    Hello my issues with this particular strength of this type of medication are muscle cramp mostly in legs, tiredness,and poor sleeping oh and a runny nose! no not a cold!. But worryingly I do pass blood occasionally and yes I have had all checks done on that. When discussing this with my GP I was told its that or stop the medication!.

    Have you discussed the problem with your GP?.

    • moon53540
      moon53540 mike01623

      Posted

      I am no longer on this medication, I changed to injections my chest pains and breathing got much better. I also had terrible anxiety which got much better on the injections. Luckily I have completed my course but if I need to go back on blood thinners in the future, I am a bit worried. Hopefully it won't be an issue.

    • mike01623
      mike01623 moon53540

      Posted

      Let's hope it stays that way I initially injected myself with warfarin but had a second dvt elected to go onto tablets my mistake!. I have not been able to go back to warfarin as I was not offered that choice!! after requesting to do so.

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