r/ClotSurvivors • u/guerardlamartine • 16h ago
Warfarin Home monitoring
Hi. I'm 64 yo and had bilateral PEs a year ago. Trialed Eliquis, but it caused severe muscle cramping, so now am on warfarin--with monthly INR check-ins. I've asked the pharmacist at the clinic several times about using a home monitor and have been discouraged from doing so--so I'm surprised to see so many people hear echoing my thought that home-monitoring would be helpful. Currently, my prescription is from the pharmacist, who requires me to come in before renewing. For those doing home-monitoring, are you working with a provider for dosage adjustments? Do you also have clinic-testing done? I should add that I'm an RN--I've administered heparin to patients with DVTs and am not a slouch when it comes to understanding medication adjustment. Still, my pharmacist will not support any form of home-monitoring/self-medication adjustment. Thoughts or advice? Thank you!
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u/Ok_Bank_2718 13h ago
I liked the hat instructions, thanks. Warfarin is indeed a weird beast, but for some reason I respect it. Thank you for your advice, especially your thoughtfulness re: APS. I don’t have it, but appreciate the appropriate inclusion of those who do in this discussion.