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loss of appetite and weight loss

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linda51222
linda51222

Hi Everyone,

I have been on warfarin now for nearly 2 years,in the past couple of months I have been experiencing Loss of appetite and weight loss someone told me long term warfarin can cause it has anyone else experienced this.

L.

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  • Okapis
    Okapis linda51222

    Posted

    Nope sorry, not my experience. If you have lost more than half a stone in 4 weeks go to your GP
  • John5006
    John5006 linda51222

    Posted

    Hi Linda,

    ?I've been on Warfarin now over 7 years - probably a slight loss of appetite but no loss of weight. Well actually, I did, momentarily, loose some weight but then I'd had partial knee replacement surgery and was still full of toxins from anesthetic, I also lost about 5 kgs on account of the fact that I wasn't eating. However, once recovery was over and I'd returned to work my weight came back to its normal level and has been constant ever since.

    ?Out of curiosity - do you have problems with your INR levels, i.e. keeping in your target range or achieving your target INR.

    John

    • linda51222
      linda51222 John5006

      Posted

      Hi John,

      Thanks for you reply, my INR levels are good usually spot on, why do you ask?

      Linda.

  • LuckyPenny1
    LuckyPenny1 linda51222

    Posted

    Hi, I've been taking Warfarin since September 2011 and hasn't altered my weight or appetite.

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