Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My thrombosis specialist is having me switch from warfarin to lmwh as soon as i get a positive pregnancy test. at 4 weeks, is this ok?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No, not okay: You should not be on Coumadin / warfarin at any point in preganncy. It is known to be teratogenic in the first trimester and cause, for example, problems related to limb formation. I would recommend that you schedule a visit with a high-risk OB (called mfm) to discuss transitioning you to lmwh now and to also discuss proper dosing based on your risk factors.
Answered 6/24/2014
4.9k views
Yes!: Warfarin is not good to take during pregnancy as it can cause birthdefects, lmwh does not have this problem and can be safely used during pregnancy. I would strongly suggest that you seek an opinion from an OB or highrisk pregnancy doctor to be sure you are doing all that they would recommend to have a healthy pregnancy.
Answered 6/10/2014
4.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I've got a subclavian deep vein thrombosis that didn't respond to warfarin. What now?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Im hassan 43 y i have a big thrombosis in left lower leg at the knee level now on warfarin. Last INR 4 how meny days nedd full rest to start move?
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I was diagnosed with a venus sinus thrombosis and I'm taking coumadin (warfarin). Before that I ordered a custom corset. Can I wear it at least to try it on?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Was baker's cyst/thrombosis caused by car accident 3.5 months earlier given large bruising front of knee? Warfarin treatment caused large hematoma.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Warfarin is teratogenic to a fetus. So why would my thrombosis specialist tell me to switch to lmwh only when i get pregnant and not before? Confused!
My wife has Leidens factor 5 and factor 2, she is currently on Coumadin (warfarin) 11.5 mg. Her veins in her right leg are deep vein thrombosis can she get help?
Why warfarin used in long term treatment of deep venous thrombosis? Why not heparin?
My wife having portal vein thrombosis, she is taking warfarin 5 mg daily, but she has the severe abdopain pain.Pl.Give me guidence for relief of abdo.?
How does warfarin increase the risk of thrombosis in heparin induced thrombocytopenia?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
