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What To Do If Having Palpitations After Stopping Warfarin Cold Turkey?
A family member of mine was told by her primary to stop warfarin cold turkey. She did not wean down or anything and now complains of palpitations. She was initiated on warfarin because of intermittent atrial fib. She had been on it well over 2 years and tolerated ok, but primary didnt see the reason for her to be on it anymore. She is currently still on Sotalol and Levoxyl.
Mon, 2 Nov 2020
Hi,
No such medication must be stopped “cold turkey”. The affected family member must speak with her doctor as soon as possible to clarify the situation and to learn what to do now. Please don’t wait, such situations can get out of control easily.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Alexander Davis, General & Family Physician
No such medication must be stopped “cold turkey”. The affected family member must speak with her doctor as soon as possible to clarify the situation and to learn what to do now. Please don’t wait, such situations can get out of control easily.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Alexander Davis, General & Family Physician
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