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Medicines WarfarinQuestion & answer

Warfarin · Medicine question

Can I stop warfarin when I feel better?

iatroX medicinesPublished 13 August 2026Updated 16 August 2026Reviewed 13 August 2026

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No. Stopping without clinical advice can allow dangerous clots to form even when you have no symptoms.

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