Blood thinning injection storage

[Skp77]

Hi all

I have been told there is no harm in me taking blood thinning injections. Although I don't have the blood clotting issues based on my blood tests. But it may help to prevent clots should they form.

I need some advise on how to manage taking these injections. I have been told they have to be kept in the fridge.

Has anyone been on them and what did u do if you wanted to go away from home? Anyone go on a holiday with them how did u manage that?

Can you take them out of the fridge for a few hours?

[hifer]

Hi there, what blood thinners are you on? I’ve been on Dalteparin for a while and it doesn’t need to go in the fridge (nor does heparin). X

[Skp77 in reply to hifer]

Thanks for your response. I have been told its clexane and needs to be in the fridge. I'll ask if I can take the two that you mentioned instead. How did u find the injections?

[FlatFooted]

I’m on inhixa, which does not require refrigeration x

[Skp77 in reply to FlatFooted]

Thanks I'll note this one as a possible option to use instead of the one they are putting me on.

[Ranchu90]

I also been been on 3 different blood thinner injections and none of the them required fridge storage. Check again if you need to keep them cool 🙂

[Skp77 in reply to Ranchu90]

Thanks I will reply ask

[XOXO13]

I’m on clexane and they don’t need to go into the fridge. Good luck xx

[Skp77 in reply to XOXO13]

That's the one they said needs to go in the fridge ill re ask thanks x

[Skp77 in reply to Skp77]

How you finding them? You taking them now?

[XOXO13 in reply to Skp77]

Ohhh, mine has never gone in the fridge! They sting and I bruise a little but they’re manageable. I’ve been on them since I started Stims and I’ll stay on them until I’m 34 weeks (I’m currently 12). Xx

[ChloeDE]

I have been on clexane and tinzaparin and neither needed refrigerated. However, you can buy little cases with cool packs in designed for insulin. I used one in the past to take IVF medication away for a weekend. I got mine from Amazon. It wasn't expensive.

[Skp77 in reply to ChloeDE]

Thanks I'll check it out maybe good to have something like that when traveling to ensure its fine

[Twiglet2]

I was on clexane and it didn’t go in the fridge? 🤔 could you maybe go on one of the other options to make life a bit easier for you? Xx

[Skp77 in reply to Twiglet2]

Thank I so hope so now I have a list of thinner I thought there was only one. I'll see if I can swap to a non fridge one. How u find the injections?

[Twiglet2 in reply to Skp77]

They were totally fine, I also had to take them after birth for 10 days and I only had one little bruise one day. I found the injections much easier than the other things we take during treatment (tablets and pessaries) but all worth it and good for you for trying something else xx

[Skp77 in reply to Twiglet2]

Congratz on the birth of your little one. If you don't mind me asking did you have any issues with clotting?

[Twiglet2 in reply to Skp77]

No none, apparently I was at a higher risk of clots because I was over 35 though xx

[Skp77 in reply to Twiglet2]

I'm 36 and didn't mention that in my other treatments. I hope this is the last one I have to do and the injections are worth it. Thanks for your advice.

[Ariel_the_mermaid]

What blood thinners are you on?

[Skp77 in reply to Ariel_the_mermaid]

Going to clexane but others have said doesn't need to go in the fridge so will ask again. Thanks

[Ariel_the_mermaid in reply to Skp77]

Yes that does not need to go in the fridge we just store it in a cupboard in the Hospitial x