On 6/26/2013 9:48 AM, Broadback wrote:
> On 26/06/2013 11:43, S Viemeister wrote:
>> On 6/26/2013 4:34 AM, Broadback wrote:
>>
>>> Judging from these posts it seems lots of you do not read the leaflet
>>> given with all medicines. At least in the UK, and I assume elsewhere. As
>>> I am on warfarin I am precluded most medications, which is a PITA.
>>> Though I understand that warfarin is no longer used in the USA.
>>>
>> Where did you get the idea that warfarin isn't used in the US?
> OK, hands up, I read it on the net and believed it!

There are some interesting new anti-coagulants now, but they're very
expensive, and not recommended for older patients - so warfarin is still
extensively prescribed.