 [ Symptoms ] had a pulmanary embolism on coumadin now taking enoxaparin injections twicce a day how long can i take this [ Disease ] you should continue taking the enoxaparin until your health care provider tells you it is 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 is 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 do not hesitate to ask it sounds like you need to consult your medical professional for some further guidance on why you are taking the enoxaparin how long you will 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 is office and ask away wishing you well