Warfarin resistance may be seen in patients with VCORC1 mutation, leading to:
1. Toxic levels of warfarin building up
2. Decreased response to warfarin
3. Increased risk for significant drug interactions with warfarin
4. Less risk of drug interactions with warfarin
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