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My dr up my warfarin at 5 mg by day ... i have nosebleed frequently... is dangerous .. normal? my last rin is 1.3 whit 4mg each day.

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Dr. William Byars answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Take care of both: If you need warfarin, you need a therapeutic dose, so it's right for your dosage to be increased. Your nasal problem needs the best care possible, to avoid nosebleeds that could interfere with your warfarin therapy.

Answered 4/24/2015

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