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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Questions
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Displaying 52 questions associated with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).
Switching from Eliquis to Xarelto: What do I need to know?
Why switch from Eliquis to Xarelto? How do I switch from Eliquis to Xarelto?
Can COVID-19 cause blood clots?
Is COVID-19 associated with venous thromboembolism?
Has anyone experienced a PE while on Xarelto?
I have been on Xarelto since switching from Cumadin a month ago and about a week ago I had sharp pains in my chest then three days ago I had an irregular fast heartbeat on the lower right side of my heart for about 30 minutes. Once that was over I had wheezing in my chest for the next 12 hrs with... read more
Can Warfarin cause hair loss?
I was on Warfarin from 10/2011 until 5/2012. In Jan. or Feb. of 2012 my hair started coming out in big chuncks everytime I washed it. I stopped taking the medication in May of 2012 and about July or Aug.2012 my hair stopped coming out. In Jan. 2013 and for the second time I developed DVT's and a... read more
Does Xarelto cause weight gain?
I started taking taking 15mg Xarelto 12/18/2018 finished now taking 20mg appetite seems different. Dont want to gain weight already heavy trying to lose weight.
Eliquis and Xarelto, feeling super tired and dizzy. How long until side effects are totally gone?
Hello, due to a pulmonary embolism 2 years ago I was on Xarelto and now changed about 1 week ago to Eliquis. First half year I had basically no side effects. All was fine. But then it started with dizziness, vertigo, tiredness and in general feeling anxious and depressed. Therefore I changed to... read more
I need an anibiotic. What can I safely use while on warfarin?
I was given azithromycin. I was scared and did not take it. Then I was given Levaquin. I was told of the increased risk for bleeding, and did not take the antibiotics. Isn't there something safe to use while on warfarin?
How long does it take to get Eliquis out of your system once you stop taking it?
I have been on Eliquis for 6 months for a pulmonary embolism. Have just been told I can now go to Aspirin 325mg coated tablet, once a day. How long does it take for the med to get out of your system?
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