Signs of bleeding in people taking medications to prevent blood clots

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If you have had a transient ischemic attack or stroke and are taking aspirin or other medications that prevent blood clots, watch for signs of bleeding. Signs of bleeding include:

  • Blood in urine or red or tarry stools.
  • Bleeding from the nose or gums or spitting up blood.
  • Excessive or prolonged vaginal bleeding.
  • Frequent, severe bruising or tiny red or purple spots on the skin.

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Author Robin Parks, MS
Editor Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor Pat Truman
Primary Medical Reviewer Anne C. Poinier, MD
- Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Richard D. Zorowitz, MD
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Last Updated March 6, 2007
Last Updated: 03/06/2007

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