(HealthDay News) -- Blood-thinning medications are typically prescribed after a heart attack or stroke to prevent a recurrence.
But the American Heart Association cautions that these drugs may have significant side effects:
- Bruising easily.
- Nosebleeds.
- Bleeding gums.
- Excessive bleeding caused by shaving cuts.
If you have any of these symptoms after starting blood-thinning therapy, tell your doctor.
