Warfarin/Cumoudin makes My Grandmother Sick.?

[Barber Æ’ Barbers]

Everytime she takes those bloodthinners, she gets sick. She starts having migraines, which makes her vomit uncontrollably. I'm living with her because I was having problems at home with my mother (in Michigan). I'm seriously contemplating going back to my mother because I just can't deal with my grandmother being sick and going back and forth to the hospital. If Warfarin/Cumoudin makes her sick the way it does, why can't her doctors find another medicine for her to take? The bloodthinners make her more sick than she's ever been. She needs to do someth

[Quasi Moto]

What warfarin side effects should you monitor?

When you take warfarin, your blood won't clot as easily. If you accidentally cut yourself while taking warfarin, you may bleed heavily. You're more likely to have bleeding problems if you're older than 75 or take other medications that can further increase your bleeding risk.

Notify your doctor right away if you experience any of these warfarin side effects:

* Severe bleeding
* Bleeding from the rectum or black stool
* Skin conditions such as hives, a rash or itching
* Swelling of the face, throat, mouth, legs, feet or hands
* Bruising that comes about without an injury you remember
* Chest pain or pressure
* Nausea or vomiting
* Fever or flu-like symptoms
* Joint or muscle aches
* Diarrhea
* Difficulty moving
* Numbness of tingling in any part of your body
* Painful erection lasting four hours or longer

Other less serious warfarin side effects that you should tell your doctor about include:

* Gas
* Feeling cold
* Fatigue
* Pale skin
* Changes in the way foods taste
* Hair loss

Although rare, warfarin can also cause skin tissue death (necrosis) and gangrene requiring amputation. This complication most often happens three to eight days after you start taking warfarin. If you notice any sores, changes in skin color or temperature, or severe pain on your skin, notify your doctor immediately.

[ladypam]

What is your grandmother taking warfarin/coumadin for? Does her doctor know about what she experiences whenever she takes it? I suggest letting her physician know about it. Or if nothing is done about it, talking to another doctor.

Hope this helps.