Deep Vein Thrombosis: Treatment Side Effects

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Well, these treatments are blood thinners. And blood thinners increase the risk of bleeding. But when you have a clot that could be potentially life threatening, taking the risk of bleeding is worth it. So these medications are important to take, and avoiding taking them could have serious consequences. When you are taking blood thinners, it’s important to follow up with your doctor where sometimes it’s necessary to check labs, especially for warfarin, but if you’re taking one of the NOACs, you might still need periodic labs like every so many months to make sure your kidney function, your blood counts are okay.