I could not get my cardiologists office to call me back, so I weaned myself off, every other day for 2 weeks, then 3/2 x's a day for another week. So far I have been doing very well, actually my arm/feet itching has stopped almost entirely. and sweating has been down to a minimum, as far as side effects. I did get another consultation from another cardiologist and he stated I should still be on a blood thinner however. I see my doctor in Dec. Not sure what will happen.