Possible side effect of Coumadin?

When you take warfarin, your blood won't clot as easily. If you accidentally cut yourself while taking warfarin, you may bleed heavily. You're more likely to have bleeding problems if you're older than 75 or take other medications that can further increase your bleeding risk.

Notify your doctor right away if you experience any of these warfarin side effects:

Severe bleeding

Bleeding from the rectum or black stool

Skin conditions such as hives, a rash or itching

Swelling of the face, throat, mouth, legs, feet or hands

Bruising that comes about without an injury you remember

Chest pain or pressure

Nausea or vomiting

Fever or flu-like symptoms

Joint or muscle aches

Diarrhea

Difficulty moving

Numbness of tingling in any part of your body

Painful erection lasting four hours or longer

Other less serious warfarin side effects that you should tell your doctor about include:

Gas

Feeling cold

Fatigue

Pale skin

Changes in the way foods taste

Hair loss

Although rare, warfarin can also cause skin tissue death (necrosis) and gangrene requiring amputation. This complication most often happens three to eight days after you start taking warfarin. If you notice any sores, changes in skin color or temperature, or severe pain on your skin, notify your doctor immediately.

What precautions can you take against warfarin side effects?

There are some key steps you can take to reduce your chance of developing warfarin side effects. These include:

Tell your doctor about any other medications or supplements you take. Some medications and supplements can have a dangerous interaction with warfarin.

Tell your health care provider you take warfarin before you have any medical or dental procedures. These procedures include vaccinations and routine dental cleanings. If you're going to have surgery, discuss what dosing changes might be necessary at least 10 days before the procedure. Your doctor may decrease your dose of warfarin or discontinue warfarin altogether before the procedure.

Avoid situations that increase your risk of injury. Things to avoid include contact sports or activities that could result in head injury. Make sure you tell your doctor if you are unsteady while walking or have a history of falling.

Consider wearing a bracelet or carrying a card that identifies that you take warfarin. This can be useful if emergency medical personnel need to know what medications you take.

Consider a warfarin sensitivity test. About a third of the people who take warfarin are at a higher risk of bleeding because their genes make them more sensitive to warfarin. If you're worried that you might be more sensitive to warfarin because a family member experienced side effects, talk to your doctor about taking a warfarin sensitivity test. The test can tell if you have the genes that can increase your risk of bleeding.

What drugs and supplements can interact with warfarin?

Warfarin, like any other medication, can interact with foods, other drugs, vitamins or herbal supplements. Be ready to provide your doctor with a complete list of everything you're taking.

Drugs that can interact with warfarin include:

Aspirin or aspirin-containing products

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) or naproxen (Aleve)

Tylenol or acetaminophen-containing products, especially when the dose of acetaminophen exceeds 1,500 milligrams a day

Many antibiotics

Heparin

Cold or allergy medicines

Birth control pills

Medications that treat abnormal heart rhythms, such as amiodarone

All you need to do is find out every medication he is taking and then call any pharmacist. Any pharmacist would be able to tell you over the phone.

Serious side effects associated with Lipitor include liver, skin, memory and muscles problems. Common side effects are diarrhea, constipation, tiredness and more. On experiencing any of the severe side effects, please consult to your doctor.

here are the side effects.It is a blood thinner not a blood preasure medication

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coumadin

No, I bet he's on other medications as well.