Instructions reduce warfarin complications

"Proper instructions of how to take the blood thinning drug warfarin resulted in less risk of bleeding complications, U.S. researchers said. The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine study, published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, also indicated patients who see only one physician and fill their prescription at a single pharmacy were 60 percent less likely to experience serious bleeding events. The researchers theorize that improved patient communication - which clarify questions about dosing, other drugs to avoid while taking warfarin, and early symptoms of bleeding problems - could prevent a substantial number of injuries and resulting hospitalizations" - UPI