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New anticoagulants,is one more likely to have serious bleeds with them than warferin? thanks

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Dr. Le Wang answered

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Not really: All anticoagulants increase the bleeding risk. The new anticoagulants (Xarelto, Eliquis) do not appear to increase bleeding risk more than Coumadin (warfarin). But there are no specific antidotes available for newer anticoagulants. This could be a concern sometimes.

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Answered 8/7/2015

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A member asked:

New anticoagulants,is one more likely to have serious bleeds with them than warferin? thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Le Wang answered

Dr Dickson and another doctor agreed

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