Re: the use of lovenox instead of coumadin

[Guest guest]

--- cartagena229 wrote:

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> I'm allergic to coumadin and was told by a

> cardiologist that I could

> use Lovenox injections to achieve same results that

> gained by using

> Heparin at the hospital. But in researching this

> unfractionated (or

> synthetic Heparin) I discovered a lot of

> contradictory studies; some

> said that it was useful as a coagulant for the

> treatment of A/fib

> others felt that more data was necessary. What I've

> discovered is

> that most cardiologist don't really know much about

> the use of this

> med or how to perscribe it. Is there anyone out

> there who uses

> Lovenox as a coagulant for A/fib I'd love to hear

> from you.

>

> Hi I use Lovenox (what a stupid name) as a Blood

Thinner. Usually just before Cardioversion. The doc

gives it to me if it has been over 24 hours since the

initiation of A/Fib. Apparently there is a problem

with blood clots forming in the atrial vestibule. As

far a s I know Lovenox works as a powerful blood

thinner and clot disolver. With Lovenox I can have

Cardioversion almost immediately instead of waiting

the four weeks it takes coumadin to do the same

thing.Last time I had to pay out of pocket for the

prescription. It cost $1450.00 ! I became an

instant convert to National Health insurance.

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[Guest guest]

I've used Lovenox three times now... for a week at a time, and always when I

have gone over the 48 hour threshold of being in afib without converting on my

own. I only used it when I was not theraputic on coumadin, however, and my

understanding was that it worked as an immediate anti-coagulant, as opposed to

coumadin, which has to build up before being theraputic. I did not think

lovenox could be used in the place of coumadin, however, and I always took them

together.

cartagena229 wrote:

I'm allergic to coumadin and was told by a cardiologist that I could

use Lovenox injections to achieve same results that gained by using

Heparin at the hospital. But in researching this unfractionated (or

synthetic Heparin) I discovered a lot of contradictory studies; some

said that it was useful as a coagulant for the treatment of A/fib

others felt that more data was necessary. What I've discovered is

that most cardiologist don't really know much about the use of this

med or how to perscribe it. Is there anyone out there who uses

Lovenox as a coagulant for A/fib I'd love to hear from you.

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[Guest guest]

I had to pay out of pocket for the

prescription. It cost $1450.00 !

I bought a week's worth " out of pocket " down in NC, and it was only $119.. that

was for a box of 10 or 14, I think.

stef

[Guest guest]

My E.P. switched me from coumadin to Lovenox for the two days preceding my

atrial ablation, presumably to keep my blood thin enough to be safe up until the

very day. It apparently is quick to take effect and quick to dissipate. Now I'm

awaiting a second ablation, and he will probably do the same thing.

This is the closest I can come to your situation. I'm 70.

the use of lovenox instead of coumadin

Hi members,

I started using Coumadin in Florida, but soon learned that I

was allergic to it. I am presently using aspirin, which at the of 73

is not ideal. However, I have Lovenox injection for use if a/fib

episode goes beyond 3hrs. (My cardiologist's judgment) No scientific

data exists (double blind studies)indicating the effectiveness of

Lovenox for anticoagulation with a/fib, but it has been used in

hospitals with increasing success on a/fib patients. I have no risk

factors to date, but do have some mild MVP with regurgitation. Is

there anyone out there who has my clinical profile and is also using

Lovenox? Would like to hear from you.

Thanks, Roy in NSR in PA.