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Enoxaparin is a low molecular weight heparin manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis. It is marketed as Lovenox or Clexane. Enoxaparin is used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, and is given as a subcutaneous injection (by a health care provider or the patient). Its use is evolving in acute coronar... more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
142
96%
Pulmonary Embolism
110
98%
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
8
88%
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
4
75%
Stroke
4
100%
Overall, 97% (282 Members) find Lovenox helpful

Lovenox Reviews

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Working / Worked
After a week in hospital, I was able to go home if I gave myself shots of Lovenox, which I was only too willing to do. Only needed to use if for two days.
Working / Worked
Used prior to surgical procedures or after hospital stays. has worked
I just began taking Lovenox in place of the coumadin in the three days I have been on it my symptoms have gone away but I have strange purple spots where my injections are.
Working / Worked
No side effects that I know of.
Working / Worked
Took Lovenox for 9 days. The price is overwhelming! I guess it worked, doc didn't mention that it didn't. Lots of bruises at injections sites are still there a week later.
I used Lovenox injections for about 6 months post initial clots, but switched to Coumadin.
Working / Worked
this is my third pregnancy, i take lovenox every time. previous pregnancies worked fine, this time did NOT prevent DVT
Working / Worked
Worked but my stomach was like a war zone which was black, blue and purple!!!
Working / Worked
This kept me safe at home once I was discharged and my INR wasn't up high enough.
painful shots in abdomin no side effects except black and blue marks on stomach
Working / Worked
I HATED HATED HATED the injections! My husband had to learn to give them to me because they were so painful!
Working / Worked
Used twice per day for one week after the
7-day hospital visit along with warfarin.
Working / Worked
I hated the bruising and I had to get over my fear of needles, but all in all, it was pretty painless! And it worked :o)
It worked
Working / Worked
Other than my stomach turning black, blue and green from the shots, I guess it has worked ok. I was on for 7 days (all while in hospital).
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Lovenox?
    just trying to find someone else out there that is or has taken lovenox....? i have been taken it for about a week now and am just curious as to how ... [More]
  2. Discussion: Lovenox?
    Hi Jen, I used Lovenox along with ovidril shots for my last three IUI, the shots were not that bad, once in a while it seemed like I poked in closer t... [More]
  3. Discussion: Lovenox?
    I used lovenox for IVF#2 and willbe using it again now for #3. Mine was not in the form of a pen like the Gonal-F, it was in pre-filled syringes. I ... [More]
  4. Discussion: Lovenox?
    has anyone out there used or been using Lovenox? i start injections tomorrow and am just looking to know someone else out there has used it....thanks [More]
  5. Discussion: Drinking wine and Lovenox
    Does anyone know if it is okay to have a couple glasses of wine while taking Lovenox? It is the holidays and it would be nice to have a glass. T... [More]

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