you should continue taking the enoxaparin until your health care provider tells you it's safe to stop taking it. enoxaparin is a type of medication called an anticoagulant or "blood thinner. " it works by making your blood platelets (the little cells that stick together to form a clot) slippery. anyone who abruptly stops using a blood thinner may put him or herself at a higher risk of stroke. only your medical provider can tell you if it's safe for you to discontinue to enoxaparin. whenever someone experiences a pulmonary embolism the usual treatment is at least three months of anticoagulant therapy. however only your doctor can determine how long you should continue taking enoxaparin. that said you should be informed about how long you will be on this anticoagulant therapy. you have a right to know. don't hesitate to ask! it sounds like you need to consult your medical professional for some further guidance on why you're taking the enoxaparin how long you'll be taking it and what other medications you should avoid while on anticoagulant therapy. at the very least getting these questions answered should set your mind at ease. best of all you probably can get all your questions answered over the phone. just call your doctor's office and ask away. wishing you well!
had a pulmanary embolism on coumadin now taking enoxaparin injections twicce a day. how long can i take this.