Question 1

why are some clots difficult for the body to break down? blood thinners are used to thin blood, which aids in the natural anticoagulation, correct?

Accepted Answer

Sort of: Anticoagulants do not thin blood, it is just a term used for the benefit of lay persons. It is a complicated issue to address in this forum. Try this site for information.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/751418

Question 2

is anticoagulation effective in pregnancy? wil it defenitely stop blood clotting?

Accepted Answer

Effective: Anticoagulation is effective however options are limited in pregnancy. Anticoagulation reduces risk of abnormal clotting in most, however does not eliminate the risk.

Question 3

does anticoagulation in pregnancy stop blood clotting? does treatment stop dvt completely

Accepted Answer

Yes but...: Yes but nothing is perfect. We always have to weigh risk vs benefit. If we are aggressive with anticoagulant  you are unlikely to have clots. If too aggressive you could bleed. So the proper dosing with close monitoring  is required.

Question 4

i have to have routine fasting blood work done.    i am very nervous.  is it ok to take a xanax (alprazolam) before i gon?

Accepted Answer

Fasting: Prescribed medications are usually ok to take for fasting blood work. Good luck.

Question 5

how long does one 2mg xanax (alprazolam) stay in my blood?

Accepted Answer

Drug Testing: Xanax, (alprazolam) a Benzodiazepine, is quite variable for testing. Online you will learn that testing will be positive for one week. But, some tests can pick up Benzodiazepines for up to eight weeks after you use it.

Question 6

is it possible that xanax (alprazolam) affect a blood pressure reading?

Accepted Answer

Xanax (alprazolam): Depends on the dose. High dose can cause sedation & lowers blood pressure.

Question 7

can you die from high cortisol levels? mine was 26.5 at 4pm, i got a blood test. will xanax (alprazolam) help?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cushing's syndrome is caused by the body's production of too much cortisol.  It typically causes weight gain, truncal obesity, striae, hypertension, glucose intolerance and infections.

Cortisol levels can be raised normally from stress. Xanax (alprazolam) can help an acute situation of anxiety but is not a treatment for hypercortisolism.

Cortisol &gt;40 is diagnostic of cushing's.

Question 8

is xanax (alprazolam) a blood thinner?

Accepted Answer

Negative!: It's a tranquilizer! it has no effect on coagulation.

Question 9

can xanax (alprazolam) or klonopin raise blood calcium levels?

Accepted Answer

There's no reason: There's no reason to think that either of those medications would do that as far as I've ever heard. I suppose you could ask a pharmacist.

Question 10

should i take xanax (alprazolam) before a blood pressure test?

Accepted Answer

No: Although being anxious about a blood pressure check could raise your blood pressure, e.g. White-coat hypertension, your every day blood pressure is not going to be while you're on xanax (alprazolam) and therefore the reading on xanax (alprazolam) may not be fully reflective of your true bps. A better option would be to check your BP at home regularly and keep a log and take with you to your doctor for review.

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Why are some clots difficult for the body to break down? blood thinners are used to thin blood, which aids in the natural anticoagulation, correct?

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Is anticoagulation effective in pregnancy? wil it defenitely stop blood clotting?

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Does anticoagulation in pregnancy stop blood clotting? does treatment stop dvt completely

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I have to have routine fasting blood work done. i am very nervous. is it ok to take a xanax (alprazolam) before i gon?

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How long does one 2mg xanax (alprazolam) stay in my blood?

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Is it possible that xanax (alprazolam) affect a blood pressure reading?

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Can you die from high cortisol levels? mine was 26.5 at 4pm, i got a blood test. will xanax (alprazolam) help?

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Is xanax (alprazolam) a blood thinner?

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Can xanax (alprazolam) or klonopin raise blood calcium levels?

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Should i take xanax (alprazolam) before a blood pressure test?

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