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A member asked:
Do you have to be weaned off of warfarin. i've been on it for 6 months for a pe?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
More than likely not: Typically warfarin can be stopped cold turkey. In some rare cases, such as if you have something called protein c or protein s deficiency it may be prudent to bridge you off with shots of another blood thinner. A hematologist would be a better source for the definitive answer.
Answered 1/10/2019
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No: Once you stop taking it, your INR will drift back to the normal range.
Answered 1/10/2019
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No: You don't have to be weaned off warfarin. However, recent data suggests that indefinite anticoagulation significantly reduces the risk of subsequent pe but at an increased risk of bleeding.
Answered 1/1/2021
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No...: When it is no longer necessary, the medicine can just be stopped. Once your doctor tells you to, you will be able to stop taking the medicine without weaning the dose.
Answered 1/10/2019
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