A 40-year-old member asked:

Taking lovenox (enoxaparin) and gaining a lot weight and have back pain. should i stop?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Tarek Shahbandaranswered

Anesthesiology 23 years experience

Bleed unlikely: Lovenox (enoxaparin) could cause spontaneous epidural hematoma causing severe back pain and leg weakness but this is very unlikely. I don't think Lovenox (enoxaparin) can cause weight gain. Get a medical evaluation and good luck.

5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu agrees1 doctor agrees

Related questions

A 29-year-old female asked:

DVT keep coming back while I'm on Xarelto + Plavix. Now my doctor give Lovenox, (enoxaparin) 0.6 ml/once a day. Good choice?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 22-year-old female asked about a male:

My uncle is taking lovenox (enoxaparin). Is it normal to have knots around skin?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 33-year-old female asked:

Pregnant and taking 80 ml of lovenox (enoxaparin)?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 29-year-old member asked:

Can I take an overseas flight if I have a DVT and am taking lovenox (enoxaparin)?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A member asked:

I understand there is a newly approved pill form for lovenox (enoxaparin). What is its name?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Last updated Jun 27, 2014

Found in:

Weight›Pain›Lovenox

People also asked

Does lovenox (enoxaparin) always lead to weight gain?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Is it common to take lovenox (enoxaparin) during back surgery?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Can you tell me if lovenox (enoxaparin) can cause weight gain?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

I have surgery on friday and I am on plavix and theyw ant me to stop and take lovenox (enoxaparin) and i can't afford the lovenox (enoxaparin) so if i don't take the lovenox (enoxaparin) will i hurt myself

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

If they say don't take asprin in your 3rd trimester, should I stop taking my 81mg asprin? I also take lovenox, (enoxaparin) blood clotting disorder. J.W. Thank you

2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

24/7 visits - just $39!

50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.