What are possible Savaysa side effects?
Bleeding and having a low red blood cell count (anemia) are the most common side effects of Savaysa. Since Savaysa is a blood thinner, it slows down how quickly blood clots. It's possible to bruise more easily while using Savaysa. It will also take longer for any bleeding to fully stop while using Savaysa.
Occasionally, serious bleeding resulting from Savaysa use may lead to death. Tell your doctor if you experience any of the following signs of bleeding:
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Vomiting red blood or what looks like brown 'coffee grounds'
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Frequent or long nose bleeds
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Bleeding from the mouth or gums
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Bruises that happen without a cause and linger or get larger
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Bright red blood in stool
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Bright red, brown, or pink colored urine
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Unusually heavy periods or menstrual bleeding
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Headaches, weakness, or dizziness
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Any serious or uncontrolled bleeding
Using Savaysa with other medications can increase your risk of bleeding. Prevent Savaysa side effects by telling your doctor if you use any other prescription or over-the-counter medications. Call your doctor if you are using or planning to use any of the following medications:
- Aspirin, or other aspirin-containing products
- NSAIDS such as ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) and naproxen (Aleve) among others
- Warfarin (Coumadin or Jantoven)
- Heparin
- Clopidogrel (Plavix)
- SSRIs such as fluoxetine (Prozac) and paroxetine (Paxil) among others
- SNRIs such as venlafaxine (Effexor) and duloxetine (Cymbalta) among others
- Rifampin
Since Savaysa is taken to prevent blood clots, if you suddenly stop taking Savaysa, it can increase your chance of having a stroke. If you have an irregular heartbeat and are using Savaysa to prevent blood clots from forming in your heart, then stopping Savaysa can result in new blood clots forming that may travel to your brain and cause a stroke. In view of the risks associated with suddenly stopping Savaysa use, it's important to continue taking Savaysa regularly unless otherwise directed by your doctor. You can help prevent Savaysa side effects by using the medication exactly as directed.
It is possible for blood clots to form in your spine if you have an injection (epidural) or a shot (puncture) in your spine while using Savaysa. This Savaysa side effect is more likely to happen if you have a history of spinal surgery, or repeated spinal injections in the past, or if you take other blood thinners along with Savaysa. A blood clot that forms in your spine may cause you to lose the ability to move (paralysis). Tell your doctor if you have a spinal procedure while on Savaysa, and you feel any muscle weakness, new numbness or tingling, or trouble controlling your urine or stool.
Savaysa can occasionally affect the liver, so your doctor may test your blood to make sure your liver is working properly. Savaysa may also cause a rash in some people. A rare side effect is the development of a serious allergic reaction which involves swelling of the face, lips, or tongue.