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Tips for Taking Blood Thinners
Medically Reviewed by Gabriela Pichardo, MD on September 06, 2021
Avoid Bumps and Falls
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Stick to a Schedule
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Know Your Medicines
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Cut Carefully
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Watch Your Vitamin K
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Get Tested
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Alert Your Medical Team
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Be Gentle With Your Teeth
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Watch for Side Effects
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Keep Supplies Handy
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SOURCES:
AHRQ.gov: "Blood Thinner Pills: Your Guide to Using Them Safely."
American Heart Association: "What are Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents?"
JAMA: "Blood Thinners."
National Blood Clot Alliance: "Living Your Best Life While Taking Blood Thinners."
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center: "Important Information to Know When You are Taking: Warfarin (Coumadin) and Vitamin K."
National Jewish Health: "What You Need to Know When Taking Anticoagulation Medicine."
The American Academy of Oral Medicine: "Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Agents and Dental Procedures."
Cardio Smart: "Your Health: Vitamin K."
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