What is the difference between lovenox and heparin

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Avatar f tn Hi, I'm an RN and I can tell you that heparin and levonox are basically the exact same thing. They are often used interchangeably in hospitals. The major difference in the molecular weight. Otherwise they do the exact same thing. However, you shouldn't be taking heparin and aspirin 325 at the same time, it might thin out your blood to a dangerous degree. You usually have to do an INR to monitor the blood clotting ability and to ensure that your blood isn't too thin.
Avatar m tn im currently taking heparin...i had a choice of lovenox or heparin and chose heparin...i was diagnosed with factor v leiden which is a blood clotting disease...preg increases my risk of DVT's big time so my doc took no chances...both lovenox and heparin will not harm the baby or the doc wouldnt subscribe it to preg women who have blood clotting issues such as myself... i have a friend who i believe had MTHFR and all she did was take baby aspirin....
Avatar n tn m not sure why your doctor wants to do a c-section—I had both of mine vaginally—but it is important to control the blood thinners towards the end. Usually what they do is switch you to heparin at around 36 weeks, since heparin has a shorter half-life, and will be out of your system quicker should you go into labor by yourself. Both of my deliveries were induced at 39 weeks. I stopped taking the heparin the day before and went in the next morning to have my babies. Best of luck with everything!
281219 tn?1219114914 Lovenox, from what I understand, is perfectly safe and fine and is a newer medicine than Heparin. The issue is that when you get closer to c-section time Lovenox can't be reversed whereas Heparin can.
Avatar f tn It's called heparin. Lovenox does not have a medicine to counter block. Basically you will be given a medicine to stop you from bleeding out.
Avatar n tn For me, I had a wonderful delivery after my epidural (before the epidural was hellish...), it was calm and I was relaxed and could focus on the details of the moment.
1414636 tn?1288284680 I have been on lovenox since I was 20 weeks along because the weeks prior they didn't know what was wrong with me if I would have walked for two more days my son and i would have died. I have had one live birth and 6 miss carriages due to blood clots and never knew why until now.
Avatar f tn I was on lovenox for a short period of time. I could not find a spot for the injection that didn't make me cry. I'm sorry you are going through this.hopefully they can switch you to the heparin by mouth instead. They told me that they normally keep ppl on the lovenox until wk 37 b.c it's longer acting and then the heparin after that b.c it's out of your system faster and is safer foe delivery bit maybe you can get switched earlier? Good luck!
Avatar n tn I have had three miscarriages and this is what my doc suggested. I just found out I had these elements between Dec and now. So from one toya to another be encouraged and blessed!
Avatar n tn What I did was stop the Coumadin 5 days before, and then 4 days before started Lovenox to bridge up until the surgery (Lovenox is a subcutaneous injection and is a Low Molecular Weight Heparin that will keep the blot thin enough to prevent clotting). The night of the day of the procedure I had, I restarted the Coumadin, and the following day after the surgery used Lovenox for 2 days giving the Coumadin time to begin building back up again.
Avatar f tn Okay so I am 37+4 and I have been on Heparin for a little over a week now and was on lovenox since I found out I was pregnant due to a DVT I had back in June of 2012 after gallbladder surgery. My question is can I request to be induced? Its been stressful and I'm worried about going into labor naturally and not being able to have an epidural or having complications due to having to be on this medication. Does anyone think I would be able to be induced because of this risk factor?
178698 tn?1228774338 m taking Lovenox twice a day and 8 weeks along just like you. The big thing with these heparin injections is not to rub the site or it can cause alot of bruising. I also get big lumps under my skin and it actually hurts to bend over but they seem to go down in a couple of days. I'm hoping the doctor this week will tell me I can do my Lovenox injections somewhere besides my abdomen to give my belly a much needed break allready! We have along way to go!
585875 tn?1323654505 ll be taking heparin with my next IUI cycle.. it will be the first time i try it.. also on asprin, folic acid and B vitamins.. its worked for some other girls i know though! so it gives me hope!!!
523025 tn?1227557625 m going to have this little girl earlier than expected. We discussed my section and the doctor wants me off all lovenox/heparin for at least a week before he does the surgery. Since i went into labor with my daughter at 39 weeks he thinks i'll go earlier than that with this one. So he is giving me an amnio at 37.5 weeks to see if her lungs are developed - if so he said he will deliver her between 37.5 and 38 weeks. That means Christmas baby for me!!!
Avatar n tn Heparin works immediately, and the effects only last for a short time after the drug is stopped. The concern is bleeding at the catheter entry sites and in my case I waited a short time in the recovery room while the Haparin dissipated before the catheters were pulled. My doctor (EP) provided a very specific schedule of when to stop Metoprol and Rythmol and your father should also have received this information. It may be worth checking with the doctor if there is any question.
Avatar f tn I am so sorry to hear about your miscarraiges. I can't imagine how hard that must have been. My prayers are with you. I've heard of a few treamtents for MTHFR during pregnancy, but it will ultimately depend on your doctor. Lovenox injections or heparin injections, and I've also seen combinations with baby aspirin. With the right treatment, I hope you will be able to conceive soon! Here's more information http://www.stephenwellsmd.com/mthfr.htm Hope this helps!
Avatar n tn can you tell me if I need to let the neurologist know and what if any is there a risk if he does share a combo of these conditions?
Avatar f tn I wasn on lovenox injections for the first few months of my pregnancy and every thing seems to be good with baby.
598654 tn?1330217159 d get a second opinion on having to take coumadin for the rest of your life and maybe even a 3rd. The Lovenox and heparin do not cross into the placenta to the baby but coumadin does. I really hope you find this helpful. I've had a long 2 pregnancies, therefore chose not to have more children, but having the Factor 5, you can still definately have perfectly happy healthy children.
Avatar m tn They just told me I had to be within 2 and 3 on the Protime for 4 weeks, and then take Lovenox! What did I know about it? Please pray that tomorrow the Protime will be within range. Then I will have 2 weeks in--I just want to get it over with! Thanks Again!
215752 tn?1278004771 I think the heparin will make the difference!!! I am on lovenox and asprin and I believe that this is what is making the pregnancy successful!!! Good Luckt o you!!!
270512 tn?1333177636 t think clotting in the lining itself is the issue. I think the problem is when a clot forms in the blood supply to the embryo. So, in my opinion, starting Lovenox at ovulation should be just fine :-) Best of luck with your IVF!
593530 tn?1263847957 My understanding is that Heparin is more controlled than the Lovenox as far as getting out of your system quicker. I am currently taking Heparin injections twice a day (5k units each) to prevent my blood from clotting off my pregancy - currently 5 weeks. I previously had two miscarriages before they found that I have Factor Five Leiden Heterozygous - which causes my blood to clot quicker than the normal person. Hence, clotting off the pregnancies.
Avatar f tn I went to the doctor yesterday and the doctor gave me a prescription for heparin and I was suppose to start today. Well my insurance will not pay for it and it cost $4000 (this is not a typo) I called the doc this morning and the nurse said I really need this med and the ins suppose to pay for it and she would get it taken care of. I just called again and they suppose to be working on it and this time they told me to stay on the levonox until further informed.
1299014 tn?1273247877 I found out that I am a FVL (heterozygous) six months ago after a history of seven unexplained miscarriages all over seven years of marriage. I had two spontaneous pregnancies, four insemination and one in vitro fertilization ( 2 embryos) ,all ended with miscarriage as early as 5 weeks (8 weeks at most). In my eighth pregnancy (miscarried two weeks ago) I had heparin shots twice a day ( clexane 0.2 -2000UI anti-Xa) plus baby aspirin and I lost the fetus in 5 weeks.
1161124 tn?1305374478 If you really believe that is what is causing the m/c how come you are not taking lovenox or heparin?
674725 tn?1367439630 I can TOTALLY relate to the crazy mind games! As for Factor V (full name is Factor V Leiden), it's a blood clotting disorder that affects the way the blood coagulates. It's inherited, and I would have never known about it had it not been for my cousin having a deep vein thrombosis a few years back (her dad and my dad are identical twins). I've been on baby aspirin since my first miscarriage, every day, and now that I'm pregnant, I'm on Lovenox.