Discussions tagged “bloodClots”

I've been prescribed Arixtra 7.5mg/0.6ml Prefill Syringe to prevent blood clots after a recent surgery. I was quite worried about the potential side effects, especially the urgent ones like signs of an allergic reaction, bleeding problems, and low potassium levels. I was informed by my doctor that the drug works by thinning my blood to prevent new clots from forming and stop existing ones growing. The biggest challenge for me was learning how to administer the injections correctly. It's given as a shot under the skin, usually once a day. I was also very worried about the the severe side effects mentioned like muscle pain and abnormal symptoms like irregular heart beat. I did have some irritation at the injection site and trouble sleeping initially, but my doctor assured me these are common and should subside. I'm curious to hear if anyone else has experienced similar side effects or has advice on managing them. I'm also keen to know if anyone has reported any side effects to the FDA and how the process works. Additionally, I'm interested in knowing what are the worse side effects and should I really worry about them?