Question: do blood thinners lower your hemoglobin?
Answer: Anyone can develop iron-deficiency anemia, although the following groups have a higher risk: Women, because of blood loss during monthly periods and childbirth. People over 65, who are more likely to have diets that are low in iron. People who are on blood thinners such as aspirin, Plavix®, Coumadin®, or heparin.