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Should I Take Lovonox For High Blood Clotting Levels During Pregnancy?

Im 15 weeks pregnant and my doctor wants me to take lovonax because my blood clotting levels are high. Im reading all the side effects and im not sure if it will hurt the baby. Also, im allergic to heparin and may be allergic to lovonox. Should i take the lovonox?
Fri, 8 Aug 2014
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Dear madam,I understand your concern.in my opinion lovonox is better than heparin because it will not be allergetic thats why we dont do sensitivity test prior starting as in the case of heparin.so dont worry about allergy to lovonox.so do take lovonox .it doesn't harm the baby and is safe.
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Should I Take Lovonox For High Blood Clotting Levels During Pregnancy?

Dear madam,I understand your concern.in my opinion lovonox is better than heparin because it will not be allergetic thats why we dont do sensitivity test prior starting as in the case of heparin.so dont worry about allergy to lovonox.so do take lovonox .it doesn t harm the baby and is safe.