Rivaroxaban User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Fourc
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 29, 2017

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "My beloved mother went to the hospital by ambulance in 2014. She had afib which caused her to have ischemic strokes, bloody urine found out later in coffee can. She was in a nightmare for 6 weeks until the early morning hours of July 12th 2014 . They did an abdominal surgery so that the bleeding would stop and they had to cauterise her arteries in her stomach and put a vac pac on her. Then was rejected on the case so far because her death report said she died from COPD can someone help me try to get justice . "

• Dennis
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 24, 2020

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis "I experienced a proximal (whole leg) DVT 5 months ago with extreme swelling and tightness. 15 mg Xarelto daily was prescribed in ER for 1 month followed by 20 mg daily. I did a lot of walking when able and have only slight discolouration above the ankle along with tightness near the Achilles’ tendon now. The swelling has all gone. I experienced bouts of belching after 2 months but that has subsided now. Extreme fatigue upon little exertion has been a recent issue. 72 years old"

• Jeepy
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 28, 2017

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "Apparently helps my a-fib, but causes bad bruising and bleeding from minor wounds. I also have bad heart burn and take antacid frequently. This happens while I'm eating, after, and also when my stomach is empty. A friend who tried Xarelto had the same problem, which makes me think it's from the medicine, or at least it made it worse. This causes me lots of pain and discomfort, but I don't know if another blood thinner would be the same."

• Bucke...
• July 1, 2017

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "While on Xarelto I experienced a stroke. Partial loss of vision. I have atrial fibrillation. Initially, a few years ago I was put on Coumadin. That was a hassle. Then I was very glad when Pradaxa came out and it was prescribed. But it caused such stomach pain. I was then put on Xarelto. I took it faithfully as prescribed. I had no discomfort or side effects, but then in December of 2016 I had the stroke. Now I am on Eliquis."

• OldRN
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 29, 2015

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "Bruising is common. I have lower back soreness and right leg hip area pain. Some leg weakness in the afternoon and evening. No reason to stop the medication in my opinion. I have had kyphoplasty and gall bladder surgery, and the medication was stopped temporarily for both. No adverse reactions."

• lisae
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2017

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis "DO NOT ALLOW DR TO PUT YOU ON THIS MEDICATION IF YOU: ARE AUTOIMMUNE (Positive ANA, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus, Sjögren's Syndrome) OR TAKE: EFFEXOR OR ANY OTHER SNRI I AM EXPERIENCING LIVER INJURY DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF THESE CONDITIONS/DRUGS"

• zeemu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2013

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "On Xarelto 15mg 2X a day since pulmonary embolism. Very pleased as it allowed me to released from hospital less than 24hrs after admission. One particular side effect: I am experiencing vivid dreams since going on Xarelto. Looking forward to getting off as soon as possible, but I am grateful that I am not on Coumadin or Lovenox."

• Widow
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2022

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "This Is My Story I wish my husband had never been prescribed Xarelto by his cardiologist in 2017. Blood clotting factors were never checked because the makers of this drug do not recommend testing. Now the dosage has been changed but is that going to prevent brain bleeds and death? At 63 years old, his brain bleed started at his desk at work. Air Lifted to hospital and later taken off vent with no brain activity. -Healthy person with newly diagnosed aFib. Can anyone answer the following questions? 1. Would it be much of an inconvenience to test patients for clotting on this medication? 2. And do cardiologists get benefits when prescribing Xarelto? 3. Has the dosage change reduced deaths from bleeds? 4. An antidote for this kind of damage is not a solution. Don’t take Xarelto! Widow"

• Jabba...
• July 15, 2017

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "I had a PE in 2014. Will be on blood thinners for life. Specialist switched me from warfarin to Xarelto last February and life has been three shades of hell ever since. Weight gain, pain, headaches, hair loss, ridiculous fatigue ... my period was out of control- like Carrie (stephen king) style until I finally got an IUD device (which I have never really wanted to do but at least my iron stores have recovered.) I found a new family doctor who agreed to put me back on warfarin but the specialist talked me out of it this winter. I'm so weak and tired I can't stand it. Started on warfarin yesterday and get to quit the Xarelto in two days. Can't wait."

• LEO
• May 31, 2018

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "I was treated at a local hospital for minor chest pains. The chest X-Ray and EKG came back normal. Advised docs that the pain was mountains pass 10; however, I was subsequently prescribed with a narcotic which I refused. Two days later the pain returned so I visited the local VA hospital. Subsequent CT scan determined a PE in my right lung. Docs prescribed me with 20mg Xarelto for 90 days. They later extended my medication due to a heterozygous mutation because they wanted to do further research. I’ve exhibited symptoms of dizziness (initially), minor leg pain and fatigue. Anxiety increased overtime because neither of them were excruciating and I never had any shortness of breath. After telling doc of my initial symptoms, which I no longer have with the exception of the minor leg pain, he assumed that it was in my imagination. Three months later, I broke out in hives. I was upset at the fact that they basically refused to discuss the side effects"

• Donx
• February 21, 2016

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "I'm diabetic and it's uncontrollable since taking Xarelto. I'm sure Afib symptoms are gone now so I can't imagine a downside. I'm seeing my neurologist this week to remove me from the medication. I live in Thailand where Xarelto is cheap without insurance."

• lison
• December 12, 2018

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis "Had extreme pain in my hip which I thought was from digging a drain line for my yard that was over 120' in length. Sudden "POP" in my hip at work one day and almost passed out from the pain. An ER visit and sudden Emergency surgery to remove clots from my hip to my ankle in the left leg. Another surgery to finish up the first surgery using a new surgical technic for "REMOVING CLOTS". Put on Xeralto 2 times a day for 30 days, then 1 time a day for 6 months. During that time frame, my niece had a massive PE and died at 25! Found out that Blood Clots are hereditary - my grandmother, father, sister, aunt, niece and myself all have had them. Protein S deficiency is what it's called. Will be on the meds for the rest of my life, I was 47 at the time. Terrific Medicine for me anyways! No side effects at all that I can tell. Have to buy from Canada due to price in US is almost $1500.00 for 3 months - Canada meds are $138.00 for 84 pills."

• Poohy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2015

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "I was in the hospital this weekend for a PE left lung and pneumonia in my right. Completely unsymptomatic except for a very unusual episode of vomiting with chest pain. Have a PICC and doc was concerned it may have become dislodged, so to the ER we went. The whole PE / pneumonia thing is still utterly unreal to us - still in a daze, trying to figure out what it means for lifestyle changes. Since they switched me from Coumadin IV to Xarelto in the hospital I have had a non-stop awful migraine, upper back and neck pain (muscular), some upset stomach. My lower jaw and teeth hurt - something I've never experienced as I have no cavities at age 47; I can empathize with my husband's toothaches a bit now, unfortunately. Awful."

• Wayno
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 12, 2019

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "I had an unprovoked triple DVT an lots of clots in my lung..zero symptoms..apparently I have "sticky blood syndrome" possible either genetic or caused by a different medicine. It means my blood platelets stick together, blood becomes thick and causes clots...had no clots since I've been on Xarelto 20mg daily.."

• Loano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 26, 2018

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis "I was put on 15mg of xarelto for a DVT. I experienced terrible fatigue and anxiety. I was an active person, but on xarelto I could no longer walk a block or do basic activities without feeling exhausted. I also started to experience numbness and tingling in my toes and fingers. My doctor switched me to eliquis and the fatigue was gone. I finally feel like myself again. Xarelto was a terrible drug for me"

• MEano
• July 19, 2019

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis, Prophylaxis "I have had no problems at all on Xarelto. I have been taking it for 3 and a half years and I will have to take it for the rest of my life. I love that I do not have to have the regular blood tests anymore. PS the only thing is that is not cover by all medical plans."

• Bunnyt
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2016

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "Was rushed to the hospital with pulmonary embolisms in both lungs - one pressing on the right ventricle of the heart - platelets so low after heparin drip they didn't think I would survive. After a two hour trip in ambulance for an 11 day stay in major hospital, I was put on Xarelto twice a day for a week, then 20 mg daily. That was the beginning of Feb. - 4 months ago - I have been on Xarelto daily since then with no side effects at all. I was told I would have to be on it for life. I don't have any diet restrictions, but I do stay away from grapefruit - that is my own choice. I actually don't even realize I'm on this med when I don't think about it."

• MattJen
• July 13, 2016

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis, Prophylaxis "I've only been on it 6 weeks. If you're going to let a Doctor prescribe this for you, make sure your doctor is going to be there through all of the side effects that come with it. I had to replace my first vascular surgeon already because he didn't care at all that my periods were now 16 days long. This drug may cause me to have another surgery to have an IUD put in to stop my periods completely. The claims on their website that this drug does not interact with food is untrue. There are complications just like being on the older medications. Find a doctor who knows everything about this drug before agreeing to be on it!"

• Bid...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 4, 2015

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis "I had two instance of DVT getting to my lungs. Almost killed me. I was on warfarin the first time for 6 months with no side effects. I have been taking xeralto 20 mg for about a month now. I am having insomnia, upset stomach, and occasional muscle cramping in calves and ankles. However, I do not have to go the doctor once a month to have blood tests and I do not have to manage my eating habits so closely. So far I am a fan, albeit a sleepy one."

• Babyg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2018

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "I was admitted in the hospital for anemia also PE in both lungs I was given xarelto 15 mg 2x a day I also have internal hemorrhoids well the first day home I bled from my hemorrhoids and it would not stop I lost a lot of blood I am seeing the Dr and coming off this horrible drug"

• Miranda...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 21, 2015

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "I had knee surgery on October 13 ,2014, not even two weeks later on October 24, I collapsed in my kitchen struggling to breathe. The paramedics thought, because of my age, that I overdosed on pain meds. Once they got me to the hospital I went into cat scan and ended up coding and dying. I was dead for 25 minutes. Obviously they found out both of my lungs were FULL of blood clots, they couldn't understand how I was even still alive or had made it that long without having any symptoms or problems. Dr. Barton of Thibodaux, Louisiana saved my life by putting me on Xarelto. It is now April 21, 2015, and my insurance won't pay for it anymore so now I'm switching to Warfarin. I'm very unhappy with the switch, no complaints about Xarelto though."

• CM113
• January 15, 2015

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "A warning for menstruating women... I am a 28 year old female who was prescribed Xarelto for a Pulmoary Embolism. My menstrual period lasted 10 days with extremely heavy bleeding and clots. Normally it lasts 3-4 days and is very light. Soaked through an ultra tampon AND overnight pad every 2 hours. I went through a box of tampons every 2 days. I was not able to function at work, and it was ruining my relationship. I held my meds for a day and boom! Period went away. I believe that Xarelto prevented my endometrial lining from forming and staying in place."

• 48...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 10, 2017

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism, Recurrent Event "Developed a serious DVT blood clot in the arm that broke loose into a small PE in my left lung. I spent 3 months on Xarelto (3 weeks at 15 mg/twice a day and then 20 mg/once a day). Completely recovered from PE and arm clot during that time and felt great (no side effects from Xarelto at all!). 3 weeks after quitting Xarelto, I developed a massive bi-lateral PE and found out I have Anti-Phospholipid Syndrome. I'm now back on Xarelto (and will be on thinners for life) for a little over a month. The PE has cleared up and I've returned to hiking. No side effects/symptoms at all from the Xarelto. Despite a few bumps and scrapes while hiking, I don't even have abnormal bleeding/bruising! I'm guessing this is due to it's short half life."

• Tess
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2019

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism, Recurrent Event "I had multiple pulmonary embolisms a month ago and are using Xarelto 15mg in the morning and 15mg at night. I am very happy with it compared to warfarin I used 15 years ago for a DVT. The only complaint I have is that I feel tired an exhausted most of the time. My hair loss is less than with warfarin. I hope these side effects diminish because I have to be on blood thinners for life."

• joanib
• August 5, 2016

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "i have had 2 incidences with DVT and PE in 2012 first one both, leg and lung, leg swelled was being told everything but DVT, went to hospital they found it. all the hospital things interventional radiology went in and shot PE with clot busters, icu 4 days heparin drip then lovenox shots came home on coumadin for 9 months, 3 years later massive PE only symptom with this was SOB, seen all the Dr's heart, hematologist, vascular, pulmonary, can't find the WHY this happened, taking Xarelto now for 10 months will be on it for life, i do not have any side effects that i am aware of, or that bother me,taking it religiously every night , only scary thing is no antidote as of now, and afraid it will come back, cat scans showed it has improved"