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    Significant Difference between Lab and InRatio2 Meter

    I just got my InRatio2 Meter from Alere yesterday. My prior lab INR result the night before last was 2.5. The trainer tested me three times on the InRatio2 meter with results of 3.4, 3.7 and 3.8. We got those same three results on both the meter assigned to me and also the meter of the...
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    Three Weeks Out - Too Early to go to Work?

    It's been a little over three weeks since I had my bicuspid aortic valve replaced. The surgery was on Thursday January 9th and went extremely well. By Friday mid-day I was out of ICU and was reading email and even having a few phone calls on Saturday and Sunday. I had little pain and...
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    Coumadin versus Warfarin?

    I've had trouble with other generics in the past. For example, I found that atorvastatin doesn't necessary work for me like Lipitor. Anyone have any trouble with warfarin that caused them to require the brand name drug?
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    Coumadin Side Effects?

    Other than potential bleeding, are there any other known side effects of taking Coumadin? For example, cramps, fatigue, rashes, or other things that might be bothersome on a day to day basis. Thanks.
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