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lifesaving medications because they can treat or prevent VTE blood clots. The biggest safety concern for anyone taking a blood thinner is the risk of bleeding, which Dr Sandra Adams explains in detail in this video. This risk may be slightly lower with the newer agents than for warfarin. If you are taking blood thinners, you should be very careful to avoid hurting yourself. When taking blood thinners, your body may need help to stop the bleed