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I'm taking Warfarin and waiting for my first jab for Covid. I think there was a post on here saying about Warfarin not being suitable with one of the vaccines. Does anyone know anything about this ?

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Buffafly

I posted because I was asked if I took Warfarin before booked for the Pfizer one and was told it was good that I wasn’t, no explanation. However, from replies it just seems there is a concern about bruising/bleeding if INR is too high. I am going to check on Saturday when I have mine.

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Geraldmilton in reply to Buffafly

I have recieved vac and also on warfarin tabs was asked if was on nurse just said May bleed a bit more but didn’t bleed attall no probs

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GrannySmithgs5

I was asked if I took blood thinners , I replied that I took the anticoagulant Rivaroxiban !! Result was I had a dressing on the injection site , not given normally .

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BobDVolunteer in reply to GrannySmithgs5

Our video on this (see pinned posts) expains no problem if INR below 4.

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rosyG

they are only worrying about your injection site bleeding- just press hard!!

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Jalia in reply to rosyG

I'm a 'bleeder' but there was no blood at all on the site after my jab! ( on warfarin INR 2.5)

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benmaise in reply to Jalia

Thanks all. I'm not bothered about bruising or a little bleeding. As long as I get the Vaccine. Just realised I didn't spell vaccine correctly. Never mind , you all new what I meant.

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Bagrat

They ask if you're on anticoagulants. I went to a hub. Nurse said that was fine she would just apply pressure to injection site for a bit longer.

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JMAc69

I’m on Rivaroxaban and had my 1st dose yesterday. All fine no sign of bleeding.

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mavisrich

I am on warfarin and had my vaccination on Saturday. No problems. Think it is a bit of scaremongering.

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