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Does Acitrom On Long Run Cause Any Side Effects?

Dear Doctor,
My doctor advised me to take Acitrom 3mg&4mg For minimum 2 Years if take long period is there any side effects occurs me kindly answer me
Thank you,
From
Babu
India
Mon, 5 May 2014
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Emergency Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hi Babu,

Acitrom is quite safe than Warfarin (traditional blood thinner) , it can cause side affects like, but their frequency and occurence yet not known.

gastrointestinal problems
hair loss
increased risk of bleeding - this may be fatal
liver problems
skin problems
skin rash or rashes
vasculitis,

I will advise you to regular check your PT and INR, review the reports with your doctor.

Regards,

Dr. Vivek


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Does Acitrom On Long Run Cause Any Side Effects?

Hi Babu, Acitrom is quite safe than Warfarin (traditional blood thinner) , it can cause side affects like, but their frequency and occurence yet not known. gastrointestinal problems hair loss increased risk of bleeding - this may be fatal liver problems skin problems skin rash or rashes vasculitis, I will advise you to regular check your PT and INR, review the reports with your doctor. Regards, Dr. Vivek