Follow your doctor s instructions closely about when to get lab checks for blood coagulation. Take the prescribed amount of medication. Do not miss or add doses. Wear a Medic-alert bracelet with information about which anticoagulant you are taking. Inform your doctor, dentist, or podiatrist that you are taking an anticoagulant before any procedure.
Many medicines interfere or enhance the effect of anticoagulants.
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