Has anyone experienced dizziness with Warfarin treatment- no change in pulse and BP

[rosyG]

difficult to distinguish between treatment and symptons. Also would appreciate advice re avoiding AF from change of position during the night. Thank you

[Hidden]

Rosyg, As you know Warfarin is given to assist non blood clotting, and visits to your gp INR clinic monitor your levels normally between 2.3. I have been on Warfarin since 1998, and have never found Warfarin to cause me Dizziness.

But other medications have had to be adjusted due to periods of Dizziness and feeling faint.

In my case Sotalol/ Digozin are more likely to course Dizziness, or circulation dropping, (Bradicardia,) that is why you must see your GP and explain how you feel. If your AF is affecting your sleeping it is by no means uncommon, try at first not to lay on your left side, if it continues, then you have every right to see the Doc and perhaps request a 24/48 hour Holter Monitor check, and a ECG, this will show any nocturnal activity, with AF, and be recorded on the small recorder,and the ECG machine at your Hospital app. This is the best method when faced trying to explain how your heart is bouncing about, etc, it's recorded for all to see and understand.

My experiance over the years is that your local GP has very little knowledge of AF, theres been many a strange look of puzzlement from many different Medical folk, when trying to explain my symtons.

But once detected by an informed person, help is given, so I am fortunate that such a person diagnosed me.

[rosyG in reply to Hidden]

Many thanks for good advice!!

[Maitha]

I agree with the above

I'm on warfarin for more than ten years back and the side effects are not linked with dizziness

I recommend to check your other medications , and got your episodic recorded since AF usually cause dizziness and a lot other symptoms

Avoid to lay on your back or your left side , and don't sleep with a full stomach also keep your body dehydrated

Regards

[rosyG in reply to Maitha]

thank you for your help!

[Mamamarilyn]

Thanks to people who responded to this question.....my worst times are definitely at night, in fact I'm thinking of sleeping on my recliner!

[Enjoy]

I have treated myself to an electronic bed which has made a big difference. Doesn't stop me needing to sit upright to turn over to stop the dizziness, but it was a good investment.

I got it from one of the cheaper bed shops.

[rosyG in reply to Enjoy]

many thanks!

[jennydog]

My cardiologist asked how many pillows I used at night. I said "2" and now regret that I didn't ask why he wanted to know but he was happy with "2." My osteopath said that it was important to have a right angle between head and shoulder and that means 2 pillows. Certainly, being propped up is helpful.

I haven't had any dizziness since starting on warfarin.

[rosyG in reply to jennydog]

Thank you for that. I actually thought I might have overdone the pillows as slept almost upright after first severe episode of AF as know it puts less pressure on heart but thought it might have pressed on neck and caused dizziness . Reduced it to three now- perhaps I should go down to two- many thanks for advice!

[Vivante]

I have the same problem, other medications can cause dizziness, I am on Digoxin, verapamil, thyroxine, and other meds. One pillow should suffice, please ensure it is placed in such a way as to support the neck. If you have two pillows, the head is raised too high, there should be support for the neck. Check your alignment. It is the same when you lie on your side, do not turn your head too quickly. Relax.

[mumknowsbest Volunteer]

My opinion is you sleep on the number of pillows that you are comfortable on. Some people have difficulty breathing if the are too low so it really is a personal choice.

[rosyG in reply to mumknowsbest]

many thanks!

[poppystorey]

Be careful when lowering pillows

In olden days it was a practice used on very poorly people