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Doctors’ Answers to “Frequently Asked Questions” – Heparin

These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.

Heparin

Question: What are the side effects of heparin administered twice a day
every day for nine months during pregnancy due to antiphosolipid
syndrome?

Answer: Heparin will potentially decrease your platelet count and long term thinning of your bones causing osteoporosis. Otherwise there are very few problems.