Medical Encyclopedia:
Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Drugs: Side effects
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The most common minor side effects are bloating or gas. These problems usually go away as the body adjusts to the drug and do not require medical treatment.
More serious side effects may occur, especially if excessive anticoagulant is taken. If any of the following side effects occur, a physician should be notified immediately:
- bleeding gums
- sores or white spots in the mouth or throat
- unusual bruises or purplish areas on the skin
- unexplained nosebleeds
- unusually heavy bleeding or oozing from wounds
- unexpected or unusually menstrual bleeding
- blood in the urine
- cloudy or dark urine
- painful or difficult urination or sudden decrease in amount of urine
- black, tarry, or bloody stools
- coughing up blood
- vomiting blood or something that looks like coffee grounds
- constipation
- pain or swelling in the stomach or abdomen
- back pain
- stiff, swollen, or painful joints
- painful, bluish or purplish fingers or toes
- puffy or swollen eyelids, face, feet, or lower legs
- changes in the color of the face
- skin rash, itching, or hives
- yellow eyes or skin
- severe or continuing headache
- sore throat and fever, with or without chills
- breathing problems or wheezing
- tightness in the chest
- dizziness
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- weight gain
In addition, patients taking anticoagulant drugs should check with their physicians as soon as possible if any of these side effects occur:
- nausea or vomiting
- diarrhea
- stomach pain or cramps
Other side effects may occur. Anyone who has unusual symptoms while taking anticoagulant drugs should get in touch with his or her physician.
— Nancy Ross-Flanigan
