What is Factor V Leiden?
Factor V Leiden thrombophilia is an inherited disorder of blood clotting. Factor V Leiden is the name of a specific gene mutation that results in thrombophilia, which is an increased tendency to form abnormal blood clots that can block blood vessels.
What do patients take to treat Factor V Leiden and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Warfarin
(Jantoven, Coumadin, Marevan)
|
3 | ||
| 0 |
These charts show data from Factor V Leiden patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Factor V Leiden at PatientsLikeMe?
- 74 patients have this condition
- 9 New patients joined this month
- 11 say Factor V Leiden is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 78% | Females |
|---|---|
| 22% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 5 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 10 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 13 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 4 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 2 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 1 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
These charts show data from Factor V Leiden patients who have completed their condition history