Some questions

[Guest guest]

I have been on warfarin 5 days now. I an scared to death of this drug.

My doc told me not to worry as long as I get my blood tested every

week for now. The nurse that tested my blood said do not worry as

well. She said I may bruise more easily and if I bump my head to see a

doctor. I have read all the other scary side effects of this drug. Has

anyone been on warfarin and stopped taking it because of its side

effects? Does a possible stroke risk because of A-FIB increase with

age? I am 56 and in good health except for the a-fib.

Do you really need to takt this drug if your A-FIB lasts only for a

few minutes?

One more question: Does anyone know of a doctor who specializes in A-

FIN in NJ or NYC?

Thanks

Mike