The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #112315 Message #2713533
Posted By: catspaw49
01-Sep-09 - 05:51 AM
Thread Name: BS: 'Small' Strokes
Subject: RE: BS: 'Small' Strokes
Yeah......The actual intro of this drug may be as soon as the end of this year or as long as two years away. There are numerous other companies developing similar products and in the process of gaining FDA approval. I've been on Warfarin for 12 years and I'd love to see something else.
The drugs are still being evaluated for their effectiveness in patients like Karen (clotting disorder) and myself (A-Fib and a mechanical mitral valve) but I hope things keep moving ahead on those tests and evals and the stuff gets approved. One sure thing.....its going to be really pricey when its available, at least for a few years. Warfarin is dirt cheap but an incredible pain in the ass to use.
Spaw