Anticoagulants: Possible Side Effects
Anticoagulants: Possible Side EffectsYour healthcare provider has prescribed an anticoagulant medication to help you stay healthy.But, as with any medication, anticoagulants have some side effects, such as unusual or uncommonbleeding.Call your healthcare provider if you notice: minor bleeding from your nose, gums, or ears; bruises thatform easily; unusual hemorrhoid bleeding; or heavier than normal menstrual bleeding.And call 911 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. Thesecan be a sign of internal bleeding.If you notice any change in the color or temperature of your skin, or you develop strange sores afterstarting your anticoagulant medication call your healthcare provider immediately.They may be able to adjust the dose or change your medication to help reduce your side effects.However, you need to continue to take your anticoagulant medication.Do not stop taking your medication unless your healthcare provider tells you to.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.VER59515B EN AnticoagulantsPossibleSideEffects.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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