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A 33-year-old female asked:

My bf is on coumadin (warfarin) i'm his gf i have seen in the last month his eyes are turning brownish yellow could it be the coumadin (warfarin)?

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Dr. Tim Conrad
Dr. Tim Conradanswered
Ophthalmology 36 years experience
Maybe: Coumadin (warfarin) increases the risk of bleeding and bruising. If he has bruising, then the blood break-down product called bilirubin may be high in his blood. This can cause the eyes to appear yellow. He should see his doctor to evaluate this problem.
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Dr. Creighton Wright
Dr. Creighton Wrightanswered
surgery 58 years experience
Disturbing: May be jaundice you are describing this needs evaluation and possible lab testing.
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