Community› The Bump Message Boards› High-Risk Pregnancy
High-Risk Pregnancy
New Discussion

Heparin vs. Lovenox?

K8ENC28K8ENC28
in High-Risk Pregnancy
Just wondered if anyone had chosen to take heparin instead of lovenox?  I took lovenox throughout my first pregnancy but despite insurance its still pretty expensive.  I know most people switch to heparin at 36 weeks so I thought it might be easier to just take the heparin the entire pregnancy.  I'll have to start taking it while ttc as well because i'm on coumadin right now due to blood clots after my first pregnancy. 
Report Reply to Post

Re: Heparin vs. Lovenox?

  • MAtoNCMAtoNC member
    I might be wrong, but it is my understanding that Heparin does not come in pre-filled syringes.
    Married 4/12/08 DS born 11/17/2009 via c-section at 39 weeks. 11/12/2011 BFP #2!! m/c 7w5d. 2/28/2012 BFP #3 Beta #1-12dpo = 18; Beta #2-16dpo = 185; Beta #3-18dpo = 505. EDD 11/10/2012. Ectopic discovered at 5w4d. D&C followed by methotrexate.
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • kristin0910kristin0910
    I've been on heparin for this pregnancy and my previous pregnancy. It is A LOT cheaper and while it doesn't come in the prefilled syringe like the Lovenox, it is no problem at all to draw up. My perinatologists prefer heparin to Lovenox because it is easier to reverse in the event that there is a problem.
    Report Reply
  • alibabbbsalibabbbs

    imageK8ENC28:
    Just wondered if anyone had chosen to take heparin instead of lovenox? 

    If I had a choice, I wasn't aware of it. That said, I happen to have excellent insurance and pay $5 for a 30 day supply of Lovenox (I get a statement saying that my insurance saved me $5000 on that alone every month!), and I'm guessing it would be the same co-pay for heparin. From what I've heard, heparin is even more painful and bruising than Lovenox. Given those two things, I'd opt for Lovenox and switching to heparin closer to term.

    Report Reply
  • britishbride05britishbride05
    i didn't realize i had a choice either lol  then again, i have been on lovenox for 3 years now.  I had 2 strokes because of the birth control i was on, so i'll be on lovenox until 5 months after DC#2 is born!
    Report Reply
  • CanadianBioCanadianBio
    In Canada, Innohep (heparin) shots do come in pre-filled syringes. I wasn't given the option of Lovenox and didn't really know what is was before coming on this board. I'm not sure if it is covered or not.
    Report Reply
  • Kathy02912Kathy02912

    The thing about heparin is that it doesn't last as long as lovenox, so you have to give yourself more injections.  My personal experience is that heparin causes more pain and bruising, too.  I'm pretty content to be on lovenox until close to delivery, but I'm very fortunate and don't have a co-pay.

    I'd say talk to your doc, and then see what you think.  :-)

    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"