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How Can Blood Clots In The Brain Be Treated?
I have two blockages in my brain and have been put on blood thinners to try an clear them. I have bad headaches and was wondering if I smoked some weed or oil while takening the blood thinners will this be an issue of any kind. My blood thinner is eliquis
Fri, 15 Dec 2017
Oral anticoagulants are sensitive drugs used to resolve blood clots. The quality of your blood will be tested regularly by INR test which should remain 2-3 while on treatment. Many food items and drugs we eat might interfere with the medicines. Too much effect could lead to a hemorrhage and too little could lead to persistent clots... Do consult your doctor for more queries
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