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Roach: Eliquis doesn't cause as much incidental bruising as Coumadin Dear Dr. Roach: In 1998, I was diagnosed with lupus anticoagulant and was put on Coumadin. I tolerated it well. A couple of years ago, I was changed to Eliquis, which I also tolerate well.

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I noticed ... Dear Dr. Douma: I am 84 years old and have had low platelets for many years. Because of that, I have bruised easily for a long time. About two years ago I started taking Coumadin and since then the ...

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Dr. Roach: In 1998, I was diagnosed with lupus anticoagulant and was put on Coumadin. I tolerated it well. A couple of years ago, I was changed to Eliquis, which I also tolerate well. Readers may ... CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES Initiation and Maintenance of Warfarin (Coumadin) In patients 10 kg Disclaimer: These clinical practice guidelines are based upon the opinions of staff members of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Treatment should be individualized and based upon the clinical conditions of each patient