Rivaroxaban User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• thegi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 18, 2016

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis "I was diagnosed with a big DVT in right leg in Oct. 2015. Was put on Xeralto for 6 months. Two months ago had another ultra sound and no clots. I am 66 years old. The doctor just took me off Xeralto 4 days ago and now I'm worried about having a stroke, more clots etc (thanks to all the scary commercials on TV) so now I'm stressed about being 'off' Xeralto. I didn't have any side effects that I am aware of while on Xeralto luckily. Doctor told me stay active (I sit 8 hours a day at work connected to a computer and phone) so I am sure this is why I got the clots to start with. I move my legs around under my desk and stand up for a few minutes every hour or two when I can. Will see what happens from here."

• patri
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 16, 2019

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "I was started on Xarelto because of Afib. After some time, besides the bruising, the red urine which my cardiologist dismissed as not relevant, I notice the decreasing effect of my seizure medications. I couldn't understand why until I was told about the interaction. I stopped Xarelto."

• Zardine
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 3, 2013

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "My embolisms were discovered November 1. I was put on Warfarin but it was hard to get my blood to regulate and I didn't like the blood work. I began Xarelto on December 7, 2012. I have had success and my doctors are very pleased. No new embolisms have formed. I did have upper stomach pain this week but I also suffer from irritable bowel syndrome. Today I feel fine. I have not had any bleeding or bruising ."

• Yardley
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 2, 2016

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "After being on Coumadin for 1 year I thought I was going to go crazy with all the annoying phone calls from the office about blood testing. The doctor kept telling me the tests are necessary to prevent me from bleeding out or having another stroke. I said isn't there something different and he referred me to talk to my PCP who recommended Xarolto and it has changed my life for the better. I never felt so good and I never have to worry about blood test or diet. Needless to say that doctor is no longer my doctor"

• Tsuna...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 30, 2014

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis "DVT in ankle, then again in other ankle then one in knee. Tried Warfarin with many headaches, stopped on my own due to the side effect. That's how the DVT came back. Went to Coumadin and the difference was Coumadin gave me a consistent test result. Still the headaches almost daily. From minimal to taking 800 mg of ibuprofen, just to get rid of the pain. Already allergic to peanuts, then restricted by medicine with no greens or cranberry. Really tough to find a good meal. Begged my doctor for a prescription before it was approved for DVT and that could be part of my positive reaction. Now on Xarelto for 2 years, headaches once in awhile - maybe due to medicine but not consistent enough to believe. Eat anything and everything."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 9, 2020

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "When I became ill over a year ago and developed blood clots in my lungs P.E. my doctor put me on XARELTO 20 MG. I have not developed any more blood clots Xarelto as took care of the blood clots. Occasionally I do get some side effects dizziness short of breath and aches and little bit of pain on my legs. I can over look these considering that Xarelto takes care of the blood clots in my lungs so I'm still here living a normal life doing the things that I enjoy. All medications have side effects."

• DameI...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 13, 2016

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "I'm a 50 yr old female who is still menstruating. I started this drug in the hospital and my cycle went from 3-5 days - up to 9 days then stopped. This month- I am on day 15 of an incredibly heavy cycle. I wear TWO extra long overnight pads ( which should last 10 hours) and I go through them in less than 2 hours. I started this drug after a mild stroke that seems to have been a by-product of A-fib . I didn't want Coumadin (aka Rat Poison) - and thought out of the 3 two-year old medicines left, this seemed to be the best for my active lifestyle. It is not. The bleeding is so heavy, I am exhausted. Pains in my feet adn ankles. Back pains, neck pains and Migraine like headaches on the opposite side of my stroke affected side. HELP!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 13, 2015

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "In my case, I believe that Xarelto keeps any injury from healing in a timely manner. A scratch that would normally disappear in a week or two lasts months for healing. It worries me even though several doctors from different specialities have said there is no connection here."

• Snagz
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 30, 2019

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "Lots of people focus only on the negative of being on a blood thinner, if it wasnt for xarelto, I would most likely of been dead. I can't take warfarin, I had a bleed on that. I've had no clots since being on xarelto. Been on it, 20 mgs a day for over two years. Thanks for giving me an alternative blood thinner. You most likely saved my life, and definitely increased my life span."

• Carol
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 29, 2021

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "I have been on this drug for about 10 months. It seems to be causing some real issues both mentally and physically. I have a problem with localized pain in my shoulder which I didn't injure. I have muscle pain in my legs and arms and muscle weakness. I used to enjoy my long walks but now I don't have the energy or strength. I have bouts of severe itching over different parts of my body i.e , scalp arms, legs, abdomen but no rash. I am also having bladder control problems.Some days I feel like I'm losing my sanity. Today is one of those days. I got up feeling like I've been run over by a truck. These days are much more frequent. I'm at the end of my rope. I'm going to speak to my Doctor later today but I have to come of this drug. My atrial fib is pretty well controlled with the drugs I've been taking but my quality of life has nose dived with xarelto. Can anyone relate ?"

• Speci...
• April 19, 2020

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis "This drug sent me insane. Recently had DVT in arm. 1st tablet caused burning nerves in face & spine rushed to A &E who were dumbfounded. Within 1 week i was pacing the house all night. Heart racing severely. Anxiety out of control (never suffered from anxiety). Week 2 lips and mouth burning. Anxiety and heart rate worse. Week 3. Pacing house 16 hours a day, paranoia, intense pressure in head, muscle spasms, unable to close eyes. Nerves on skin . Reduced dose didn't help improve situation. Eventually doctor switched me to Eliquis which I'm absolutely fine on. I believe this drug is ok for a lot of people, however if you have a reaction its severe. Lost over a stone in 3 weeks, hyperventilated daily, my behaviour and personality changed dramatically. Within 48 hours on Eliquis all symptoms ceased. I'll be reporting this drug as having done some research I've found it can cause anxiety, paranoia, muscle spasms which are not listed in the literature"

• Sarah...
• June 29, 2014

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis "I am a 39 year old woman with a history of DVT who switched from warfarin to Xarelto . Shortly after starting the medicine I began to experience migraines for the first time. After two weeks of being on it, I began my menstrual period as scheduled. The period was severe bleeding 6 days straight, at that point I went to the ER, I ended up with several blood transfusions that were not helping, my hemoglobin was dropping to dangerous levels. The only thing to be done was an emergency uterine ablation. I believe that blood levels DO actually need to be monitored. My blood was so thin I was not clotting. "

• Anabe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 20, 2013

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "Was placed on Xeralto 15mgs twice a day for my pulmonary embolism on 7/30/2013. The one thing that no one informed me about was how it was going to change my menstrual flow. It was so heavy that I began to get concerned as I was soaking an overnight pad every two hours. Try going to work with that business happening and trying to be productive. It is a good thing that the first time I went through it I was still on leave from the initial hospitalization."

• Eddie...
• December 17, 2013

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "I love this medicine. My sister had a pulmonary embolism and had to take Coumadin, with shots and weekly blood tests. After my P.E., I take Xarelto and have for 5 months. No issues. If I get a cut, it clots just fine. No doctor visits. No blood tests. A miracle for thrombosis."

• Autol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 17, 2020

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "Xarelto is very effective in providing anticoagulant effect. For me that resulted in almost uncontrollable nose bleeds (up to 14 hours) and 3-5 hours for very minor skin scratches. But the worse outcomes were the side effects: consistent headaches; severe shortness of breath; depression; bad mood (extremely grouchy); stomach aches; and constipation. I do not recommend this medicine to anyone. Warfarin ($6.00/month) is easy to manage and it has almost NO side effect."

• lucky...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 19, 2015

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis "I was feeling a sharp right calf pain for about three days and thought it may be a Charlie horse. Decided to go to the er and bam!!!!! Dvt. Huge clot but below the knee. Was admitted for two days heart rate went down to 38 close calls but thank God I am here. Have been on xarelto for 8 days now and not one side effect. Just hope it gets me through and helps my body dissolve the clot ASAP. Xarelto works for me."

• The...
• November 2, 2013

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "I was on Coumadin from 2008 to 2012 following a stroke, and was very difficult to regulate with lots of bruising and constant visits to the doctor. Xarelto has given me my life back, and I feel GREAT! I've had zero problems with the drug, and no bruising or bleeding. I think I feel so much better and happier because I'm not constantly worried about my PT/INR level and what I'm eating."

• Anonymous
• October 1, 2015

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis "Had dvt in my calf, had a couple of clots get stuck in my lung 2 weeks after starting xeralto. Now after 2 1/2 months on it I get headaches, dizzy, light headedness, weakness in legs and arms and tingling in arms and hands. I had to leave work today because I was so weak. Going to have doc take me off it."

• young...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 29, 2015

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis "This my second DVT in 5yrs, I'm only 26 and its from a genetic disorder. I took warfrain the first time around and er doctor gave me xareltro this time. I was thrilled due to no strict diet, constant finger pricks, etc. However from day 1 of xareltro I had horrible headaches that I could not get rid of. I took my dose with dinner and if we had a late dinner, after 7, I would get vivid dreams that left !e exhausted I'm the morning. It caused two ocular migraines, which I have never had which scared m cause I though I was going blind!! I was also hallucinating at all times of the day. I'm back on warfrian now all sideffects have stopped! Loved the promise of xareltro but belive it needs more testing!!"

• mdsir...
• December 30, 2014

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis "I was prescribed Xarelto when a blood clot developed after surgery for my broken leg. I did not notice any immediate side effects until.... I normally have 3 day, semi-light periods and they went to 7-9 days of the worst ever. I won't go into detail. It also caused my iron level to drop to 17! I stayed on Xarelto for 6 months and it worked for me. I was told Xarelto won't dissolve your clot it just thins your blood enough to prevent the clot from growing or new clots, The existing clot is absorbed into the body. I think my hair was falling out also but that may have been from the low iron?"

• Machoo
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2019

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis "This drug did great for resolving a clot in a deep vein in my right leg. At the six month mark when I was cleared to come off it, no one ever told me, nor any of the safety literature indicated that what happened could happen. After one day of stopping Xarelto I was so instantly fatigued and sick I couldn’t function for days. It made my blood pressure spike and I had to see a doc about getting that under control. It finally took about 10 days for that medicine to let me go and trust me it was a miserable 10 days. A vascular surgeon and a cardiologist both told me they’ve never heard of this side effect. Kind of scary that this kind of stuff is not out there for patients to see early. Also, I consider it dangerous because where I live there is no reversing agent available. If you decide to take Xarelto you would be better off going to Vegas and betting on a dice throw. Your chances are better. If I need another blood thinner I will go with the tried and tested Coumadin. It’s safer."

• DVT...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2015

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis "I was prescribed Xarelto for two months after I got a Deep Vein Thrombsis and pulmonary embolisms and it definitely worked as prescribed. I did bruise very easily, but that was a small price to pay to completely get rid of my DVT and show no signs of it 3 months later."

• Banjobj
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 20, 2022

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "In 2010 I had a successful ablation to correct Afib. About two years ago my cardiologist retired and I went to a new doctor. About a year ago he suggested I go on Xarelto as a precaution against a possible reoccurrence of Afib. Since being on Xarelto I have experienced constant back, leg, knees, and other body pain. My doctor is adamant that I stay on this terrible drug."

• Mary
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 12, 2022

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "Perfectly healthy, no blood clots, "PE," "DVT," ever. Exercise every day. Four weeks after vaccine developed "PE," multiple blood clots in the lungs close to the heart. Put on Xarelto and numerous monitoring, and blood tests. I was not told of potential side effects that this drug has, severe kidney issues and liver issues," which all show up in the blood tests, but then they now send you to other doctors. I could never sleep, horrible dreams. My face broke out in horrible acne that I had never seen, I was dizzy and never felt right at all. After 8 months, with clean blood tests ever since I got them. I wanted off of them. Oh, no, I was chastised like a small child and told I have to be monitored and take these pills for a long time, and now we want you to see other doctors for the above issues that I never previously had. I weaned myself off of them, don't recommend them for everybody. I was scared to do it. My acne went away. I sleep better, my balance is better, and my anxiety after doing this is better."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 26, 2017

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "Why--Why for goodness sake is the 20 mg "tablet" so bloody small??? It is ridiculous the size and shape of it--if you drop one good luck and get out your magnifying glass to find it!! Do you have medical engineers to design these things? If so, this one is a big mistake. I intend to ask my physician for two 10s, nice round pills these old eyes can see--even if I drop one!"