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Should Clexane Be Stopped If It Causes Swelling In Legs?

My partner had af and was prescribedw/clexane and now sufferswelling on both hislegs Email YYYY@YYYY Can you tell usif we haveto stop theclexane becausethe doctordont havemuc help when it comes to the otherissuesuch as sideeffects.
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.

You have to calculate risk benefit ratio.
You need to consult your doctor before stopping it.

There can be life threatening complication if you stop it.


Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Should Clexane Be Stopped If It Causes Swelling In Legs?

Hello, I have studied your case. You have to calculate risk benefit ratio. You need to consult your doctor before stopping it. There can be life threatening complication if you stop it. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.