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Warfarin is a medication used to thin the blood and to prevent or treat people with blood clots. It requires frequent blood tests to monitor levels.

Dr. Linda Harris reviewed this

36 year experience in Vascular Surgery

Brands

Coumadin

Side Effects

Common

Itchy rash
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Sensitive teeth
Dizziness
Passing gas
Alopecia
Fever
Flatulence
Headache
Itching or burning
Lethargy
Loss of strength
Hair loss
Numbness or tingling
Cold sensitivity
Paresthesia
Abnormal sense of taste
Bruising easily
Itchy skin
Decreased taste

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

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