A member asked:

I take coumadin (warfarin). and want a tattoo. should i stop taking the coumadin (warfarin)? and how long before the tattoo?

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Dr. Larry Greenbaum answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - rheumatology

Risk of stroke!: If you have a mechanical heart valve, you need to stay on anti-coagulation to prevent blood clots forming that could cause a stroke. Don't stop Coumadin (warfarin) without talking to your doctor.

Answered 9/28/2016

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