Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is Fragmin. It is given as an injection. Fragmin can help protect you from blood clots. You may need protection from blood clots if you have certain conditions. These conditions include chest pain, recent surgery, cancer, and times when you have to sit or lie down for most of the day. Fragmin can also help treat blood clots that have already happened. 

Most people tolerate Fragmin well, but some side effects can occur. You may bruise or bleed easier than before. Some people have mild pain or redness at the site of the injection. These effects are normal if they are mild and should go away. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking Fragmin, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 

As with any medicine, more serious side effects can occur. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow you closely. You should tell your doctor if you have any unusual changes to your body, including muscle weakness, numbness or tingling. Also, tell your doctor right away if you get dark spots under your skin, a rash, or unexplained bruising or bleeding. This includes nosebleeds, blood in your urine, or stools that are black and like tar. 

Fragmin can interact with other medicines. You should tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of the medicines that you take, even if they do not require a prescription. You should not take aspirin or over-the-counter pain relievers, unless your doctor says it is okay. Also, you should talk to your dentist before any dental work. 

For best results with Fragmin, take care to avoid injury, and take it as long as directed to help prevent or treat blood clots.