Taking Warfarin during pregnancy, allergy warnings

Do not take this medicine if you have:

• a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia
• a blood cell disorder such as anemia
• a stomach ulcer or bleeding in the stomach
• a history of aneurysm, blood clot, or bleeding in your brain; or
• an infection of your heart, fluid or swelling around your heart

FDA pregnancy category X. This medication can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, birth defects, or fatal bleeding in an unborn baby. Do not use warfarin if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment. Use an effective form of birth control while you are using this medication.

Before taking warfarin, tell your doctor if you have:

• kidney disease
• liver disease
• celiac sprue (an intestinal disorder)
• a recent injury, surgery, or medical emergency
• high blood pressure
• severe or uncontrolled diabetes
• polycythemia vera
• congestive heart failure
• cancer
• overactive thyroid
• a seizure disorder for which you take an anticonvulsant such as phenytoin (Dilantin) or phenobarbital (Luminal); or
• a connective tissue disorder such as Marfan Syndrome, Sjogren syndrome, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use warfarin, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

Warfarin may pass into breast milk and cause bleeding problems in the nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Older adults and people who are severely ill or debilitated may have a greater risk of bleeding while taking warfarin. Talk with your doctor about your individual risk.

Warfarin should not be given to anyone younger than 18 years old.

Tell your doctor (or dentist) that you are taking warfarin before you take an antibiotic or before having surgery.

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