bloating/warfarin

[poppystorey]

Good morning everyone ,can anyone tell me if severe bloating is a side affect of warfarin poppey storey.

[BobD Volunteer]

Warfarin gets blamed for lots of things including stomach bloating but I have never experienced it. The only thing I have found is that my nails are brittle and keep getting broken but I do work with metal and machines a lot. Some ladies think that hair breaking and going thinner may also be blamed on it. None of these things are listed as side effects mind you.

BobD

[poppystorey in reply to BobD]

Thank you for your reply keep well poppey storey

[MarkS in reply to BobD]

Hi Bob,

Yes I get broken nails too. I sail quite a bit and I'm always banging my hand. I can get little chips or just cracks which are then very annoying because they catch on things. I also blame them on the warfarin though I don't have any other side effects. I try to keep my nails as short as possible. Pretty minor all things considered though.

Mark

[BobD Volunteer in reply to MarkS]

Agreed. Quite nasty sometimes if you aren't near some nail clippers.

[MarkS in reply to BobD]

That's where women are very useful - they usually have a nail file!

[Hidden]

I have been taking warfarin for approx. 2 years now. I don't think I have experienced bloating, but this summer have had swollen ankles and feet, which I put down to the hot weather, although not quite back to normal yet. It might be a good idea to check with your EP. Keep well.

Carrie

[poppystorey in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Carrie do take care .Poppey storey

[Bagrat]

Some types of AF are linked to the vagus nerve which also supplies the stomach. I used to get a lot of bloat but connect it to the AF not the warfarin.

[Maitha]

I'm on warfarin since 13 years now and have to continue all my life due to the mechanical valve I have

the only side effects I had was a rash for the first ten days

Recently my hair got little thinner and dry , and my nails as well which the doctor linked it with lack of vitamin D which is possible also in addition to hormones changes .

Occasionally gum bleeding

In addition to the worse problem for ladies the heavy bleeding during period!

I wish all other medication are the same as warfarin in limited side effects!

[FrankStephens]

I've been on Warfarin for 5 months and most of that time I have had incredible bloating. It is a rare side effect of the drug. I only have to be on it for one more month so my doctors are not doing anything about the bloating until I get off the Warfarin. Seriously, some days I look about 7 months pregnant! I hope it ends when I'm off the drug.

Have you found anything to deal with it?