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Is it imparitive to test my inr when taking coumadin (warfarin) with history dvt/pe?
12 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: It is the only way to tell how thin or thick your blood is on coumadin (warfarin).
Answered 11/26/2013
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Absolutely: Testing you INR is essential. Coumadin (warfarin) won't work if you INR is too low and you could be in danger of serious bleeding if it is too high.
Answered 2/13/2015
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Yes....: The only way to determine whether your dose of Coumadin (warfarin) is therapeutic is to check your pt/inr regularly. You need to be on therapeutic Coumadin (warfarin) to prevent recurrence of dvt/pe.
Answered 10/1/2016
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