Blood thinner (anticoagulant and antiplatelet)

Blood thinners fall into two main groups: anticoagulants, which affect the clotting system (for example warfarin), and antiplatelets, which affect the blood platelets (for example acetylsalicylic acid). They can increase the risk of bruising and bleeding. Never stop these medicines on your own; consult the physician who prescribed them.

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