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Is INR Of 2.2 A Cause For Concern?
What is the safest and most popular blood thinner to prevent strokes. I have bouts with A-Fib and irregular heart beats. I have a pacemaker in me, and have been on Warfarin for 3 years. I m having a lot of side effects,bleeding in the stomach.My INR is around 2.2 How about Eliquis ?
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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INR of 2.2 is normal who are taking Warfarin for a long period. Every blood thinner & anti coagulant has its own side effects like Gastric upsets, bleeding problems etc.
Warfarin is a powerful anti coagulant & is used in patients who need powerful blood thinning & anticoagulant effect. It should not be replaced with other anti- coagulant without the consultant of cardiologist, as it may cause worsening of your heart problem.
Refer to your cardiologist
hope this information helps
Welcome to Health care Magic
I have gone through your query & can understand your concern
INR of 2.2 is normal who are taking Warfarin for a long period. Every blood thinner & anti coagulant has its own side effects like Gastric upsets, bleeding problems etc.
Warfarin is a powerful anti coagulant & is used in patients who need powerful blood thinning & anticoagulant effect. It should not be replaced with other anti- coagulant without the consultant of cardiologist, as it may cause worsening of your heart problem.
Refer to your cardiologist
hope this information helps
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