I am 42 years old I am taking warf 5 mg for past 6 years for treatment of DVT how many years should I continue?
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Hello dear lybrate-user, Warm welcome to Lybrate.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly.The continuation of blood thinners are always a matter of debate among leading practitioners of the world. 3 Major criteria are being evaluated for this query 1. Risk of bleeding with continuation of blood thinners. 2. Risk of recurrence of DVT over indefinite years (which is 5 %)3. Steadiness of INR round the year during treatment. My suggestion from clinical experience of 20 years is that if you do not having bleeding tendencies with blood thinners, continue it for life. Hope this will help you with your query. Wishing you fine health ahead. Welcome for any further assistance. Regards take care.
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A regular treatment with warf does not continue after 1 year. DVT usually resolves in an year. So you may stop tablet warf if your leg is all right now.
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