Lovenox is a drug you inject into your stomach twice a day that provides blood-thinning effects while the body adjusts to the Coumadin. I was terrified when I learned I would have to inject myself in the stomach, but was pleasantly surprised to learn it barely hurts at all. Here's some info about Lovenox:
Coumadin (sometimes referred to as "rat poison") is a drug you take in pill form. When taking coumadin, you have to have your blood checked regularly to make sure you have the correct "INR" level regulating "thinness" or "thickness" of the blood. The foods you eat have a significant effect on how the body metabolizes Coumadin. It's easy and painless to get your blood checked, although slightly inconvenient since you have to go to a doctor's office or clinic to be tested. Learn more about Coumadin here:
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