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Is it a bad idea to be on coumadin (warfarin) if i have lupus anticoagulant antibodies (aps)?

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No: People with lupus anti coagulant can get blood clots and Coumadin (warfarin) is used to prevent them.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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