Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following anticoagulant-related questions:

1. How long will I need to take this medication?
   
   
2. Should I take it with or without food?
   
   
3. How often will I need monitoring to determine if the level of anticoagulation is satisfactory?
   
   
4. What should I do if I miss a dose?
   
   
5. Do I need to wear a bracelet or any other ID to let medical personnel know that I'm on anticoagulants?
   
   
6. What emergency measures are available in the event of a bleeding incident?
   
   
7. Are there cheaper or generic versions of this drug available?
   
   
8. Are there are foods I should avoid besides grapefruit? What about other citrus?
   
   
9. Will this drug interfere with my exercise program?
   
   
10. Will this drug affect menstruation?