Warfarin for Life?

One of the most disturbing things I had to deal with during the first six months following my stroke was taking warfarin; not physical therapy; not having a vision problem; not being unable to drive. I knew PT would help me. I knew my vision would get better. I knew I would eventually drive again. I did not know if I would have to take warfarin for the rest of my life.

Anyone who has or does take it can tell you warfarin was introduced in 1948 as a rat and mouse poison; a pesticide. As such, too high a level can cause internal bleeding and even death - basically how it works as a pesticide. I should imagine you can see why that was disturbing.