What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Warfarin?
You should not take warfarin if you are allergic to it, or if you have: hemophilia or any bleeding disorder that is inherited or caused by disease a blood cell disorder such as anemia (lack of red blood cells) or a low level of platelets in your blood blood in your urine or stools, or if you have been coughing up blood an infection of the lining of your heart (also called bacterial endocarditis) stomach or intestinal bleeding or ulcer recent head injury, aneurysm, or bleeding in the brain if you have recently had or will soon have any type of surgery (especially brain, spine, or eye surgery); or if you undergo a spinal tap or receive spinal anesthesia (epidural) You should not take warfarin if you cannot be reliable in taking it because of alcoholism, psychiatric problems, dementia, or similar conditions. Warfarin may cause you to bleed more easily, especially if you have: a history of bleeding problems high blood pressure or severe heart disease kidney disease cancer surgery or a medi
