Rivaroxaban User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Warni...
• December 27, 2016

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "My mother is in the hospital now almost on her death bed from Xarelto. It caused her to have a gastrointestinal bleed and she has bloody fluid around her heart which had to be removed and she still has a chest tube for that, I don't recomment anyone to take this drug. It will kill you!"

• Paula...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 12, 2017

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "I made a comment here a couple of years ago when I had just been put on Xarelto, before that I had been on Elequis. The side effects were to bad, especially with Xarelto, that I stopped any medication. However, a change in Cardiologist, and I was eventually persuaded to try another, PRADAXA. This one suits me and I have no side affects at all Xarelto gave me really bad migraines, my head felt as if it was swelling and my eyes popping out. I couldn’t get out of bed most days. I will never forget that. You have to take responsibility for your health. Always speak to your Doctor first. If your not happy get a second opinion."

• Frust...
• April 12, 2016

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "I was put on Xarelto after a small P.E. in the lower lobe of my right lung and have not felt right since. I am tired all the time, have no energy, migraines, dizzy, and also increased anxiety. The reason I decided to take Xarelto over the other blood thinners was because of not having to go to the doctor monthly which I believe is the only good thing about this medication. Can't wait to go off of it in a month. I'm so thankful to read the comments and see I am not the only one suffering these side effects."

• survi...
• September 21, 2016

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "Have been on Xarelto for 2 1/2 yrs after pulmonary embolism. First 20mg, then 15mg, now 10 mg. Have experienced a lot of negative side effects. Muscle and skeletal pain, intense burning pain in legs and other parts of body. Limits my movement tremendously and has had a very negative effect on my lifestyle. Am in pain everyday even with pain killers. If I stop Xarelto for a few days feel a lot better and am able to walk without little pain. My doctor says it's my imagination. That pain is not coming from Xarelto! Frustrating."

• SalesRD
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 6, 2013

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis "Last summer I was placed on Xarelto after a dermatologist botched my laser leg vein surgery and caused a DVT. I am an otherwise healthy 50 year old woman. I did not want to go on Coumadin as I am familiar with the side effects and monitoring required. I was sick on Xarelto the entire time, and the minute that I stopped it, most of the side effects went away. It took about two weeks for all side effects to subside. Side effects included migraine headaches (first time in my life), sharp pins and needles pain in hands and fingers, swollen joints especially finger joints, muscle cramps-especially legs and toes etc."

• Hate...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 15, 2018

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "Been on it about 5 weeks for AF. Immediately experienced muscle spasms in odd places (side of my head, neck, second knuckle joint, one rib) and as time went on, crippling spasms affecting mobility (feet, legs, shoulders). Got the doc's OK to go off it tonight, hooray!"

• Smiles
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 12, 2018

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "First 5 weeks on Xarelto I had explosive diarrhea A sac of blood formed at the back of mouth and broke while brushing teeth. I had wondered if the sac was pus signalling abscess, however, after the sac broke and blood flowed, no other problems occurred. My eyes have sandy substances that I am continually rubbing away, eyes are red, irritated, look tired. Sometimes I cannot read what is on a computer screen or in a book. I have tiredness/weakness. Also, headaches/neck aches which are not normal for me. Will be discussing these at an appointment in July. I have been on Xarelto for 4 1/2 months."

• Richa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2014

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis "Was on xeralto for three months and enjoyed the freedom from warfarin...BUT went back to warfarin because head aches, constant sore upset stomach, weird dreams and hallucinations at night...Three weeks off xeralto and back on warfarin am feeling normal again...Just me and if xeralto works for you stay with it..."

• Roger...
• November 4, 2017

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "Drug works. Thins your blood out! Been on Xarelto for 1 year and quitting it. Have a loop monitor for 6 months and no AFib. One doctor says quit it one says stay on. Some score they use says I can quit so that's what I'm going to do. First six months had some muscle pain but I blamed Lipitor. Started to get blurry vision so eye doctor said everything was fine. Now I'm a year in. I have 2 large bruises on both legs and big toe just recently for really no apparent reason. Nose bleeds almost daily, muscle pain in bicep and upper back with heavy feeling in legs when walking. Shortness of breath comes out of nowhere and lasts less than an hour happens on occasion. Quit and so far muscle pain has subsided."

• Starr
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2013

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis "I was on Coumadin from 2008-2013. I am now 28 years old. Imagine how I react when I go to a Dr, get told about Xarelto, that I do NOT need to see my doctor weekly-biweekly, and I CAN EAT GREENS! It was a miracle for me. Yes, the bleeding risk is still there. But a once daily pill for my chronic recurrent deep vein thrombosis verses modifying multiple times my Coumadin based on fluctuating INR levels is a God send. My PCP was about to put me on the similar Xa-inhibitor medication but this came out. Off to enjoy sauteed spinach!"

• Jim
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2019

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "On Xarelto 15mg for 4 weeks twice a day and now 20mg once a day. I have one month left. I went to ER after one month of treatment for what felt like another PE ...only to find out that my original PE site was clear and I have nothing else. Therefore, I’m convinced the symptoms I’m experiencing are side effects from the drug. Constant tiredness, lightheadedness, bouts of shortness of breath followed by random body aches and anxiety. The anxiety is body anxiety where I get shakey... I can’t deal with any type of interaction or social stimulation or I get short of breath and anxious. Prior to this I was a very socially active person but now I cannot withstand a short visit from anyone. from the infarctions from a PE I still have lingering side effects with physical exertion but I still do believe that they are intensified from this drug especially the neurological side effects. Xarelto does have horrible side effects (not for everyone) but it saved my life so I hate to complain about it."

• Charro
• May 7, 2016

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "I've been on Xeralto now for a month now and I'm sure it's working quickly, as I noticed within 24 hours of my incident ( small PE in left lung.) I couldn't believe the sharp pains subsided and breathing improved in that short amount of time. Since I've been taking this for a month now and actually lowered dose from 30mgs. to 20mgs. daily, I feel worse and worse. I feel like I have the hangover of the century, all the time, no alcohol, cannot tolerate it on this drug. Burning eyes, constant headache, extreme headach and fatigue, exhausted, in bed by 6:00 PM usually. I have two teenagers and a job, finding it hard to carry on with my life. I'm so depressed. It's bad enough to have this happen but this Xeralto is making me miserable!"

• Zlsmith
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 22, 2019

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "At 17 years of age my daughter was admitted in the ER for breathing discomfort. She was diagnosed with pulmonary embolism on both lungs and DVT. Cause of the embolism was from taking birth control pills for only one week. She gave herself Lovenox injections for one year with no side effects but bruising. She was then put on Xarelto for 6 months. The first couple weeks of taking Xarelto she started experienceing hair loss, leg pain, head aches and severe anxiety. She has lost more than half of her hair and she hardly has any eyebrow hair. We are absolutely certain the medication is the cause. She takes 25mg once daily. The Dr. Will not take her off of the Xarelto. Thankfully she only has 2 more months to go. But with all the bad reviews such as uncontrolled bleeding, stroke and death it has me worried sick all day and night."

• Douglas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 27, 2018

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "I’m writing this to let anyone / everyone to please stay away from Xarelto. It killed my father within months. My mom and Dad were married 50 years he made it a couple months after their 50th wedding anniversary. My Mother and I will never forget the day that change our lives forever because of this medication. It cause him to have a stroke and bleed to death. There is no reversing to Xarelto. It is very dangerous and the pharmaceutical companies don’t care as long as there getting there money. Please stop your love ones from taking Xarelto. Please!!"

• Blind...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2017

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "My mom has AF and didn't take any blood thinner before. She went to emergency in US and the doctor prescribed this drug to her. She followed the instruction to take the medicine. About 25 days later, she got the brain bleeding and woke up three weeks later after surgery, another two weeks later, she had the second brain bleeding, a few weeks later she passed away. It took my mom to the heaven. What should I say. "

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 22, 2018

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "I have been on xarelto for 7 months. I had bleeding in both eyes the first month, bleeding from Hemmoroids after that and still do. My joints and muscles hurt so bad and its actually hard to walk at times. I have swollen legs , feet and hands. I do know I am overweight and 71 years old but my blood pressure is controlled on meds. I do have afib, but I want off this terrible medication. Doctor told me they are all the same and I need to stay on it. Coumadin made me terribly sick , dizzy and tired. I am ready to give up and just take natural thinners."

• Nessn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2020

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "Absolutely hate Xarelto. Hate it. I PEs in both lungs discovered in Dec 2019 when I had severe shortness of breath. 22 at the time, female. Had started birth control two weeks prior, was dehydrated, and was doing a lot of sitting down due to finals. 15mg twice a day worked for me, only had fatigue and night sweats to deal with. I've been on the 20mg once a day for about 5 months now, and I feel worse every day. Headaches all the time, fatigue, excessive sweating, rapid heart rate, leg pains that give me anxiety about more possible clots, heavy periods, chest pains that make me feel like I'm not getting better. It's hard for me to sleep at night with how uncomfortable I always am. Off it mid-June. Can't wait."

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

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "It killed my beloved mother in July 2014 she was suddenly rushed by ambulance early morning hours. She had several ischemia strokes and had uncontrollable bleeding after surgery she died to taking xarelto. Now I've been turned down by lawyers because the death report said she died from C.O.P.D. and trying to find another law firm who will take my case the end results are death from this bad drug"

• PBano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2019

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "HORRIBLE side effects from this drug. I have a page full of side effects experienced but the worst of it was rapid heartbeat, no energy spells, feeling like passing out, and anxiety with some sleepless nights. Been off of it for a little over a week and still feeling some effects from it! Stay away from this drug if you can."

• black...
• May 27, 2014

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "Had a Pulmonary Embolism in March 2014, I am happy with Xarelto in that it is a pill I can take without weekly blood work. My only complaint is that I am losing my hair in clumps! I tell you it is like I am taking chemo or something. I used to have very thick long hair and now my hair falls out horribly in the shower, when I brush it, all day long on my clothes, in the car whatever. Hair loss is not currently listed as a side affect but I called the 800 number of the company and put in a complaint about it as many others have."

• deerm...
• August 21, 2016

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "After starting Xarelto, I saw no change after a few days so I headed out to my sales territory. I decided to spend the night in Chattanooga. I urinated before midnight and thought I saw a slight pink tint to my urine. I got up to urinate about 2 hrs later and decided to pee in a cup. Defintely reddish. I used another cup about 4 am and when I got up about 5:30-6am. This time my urine looked like ketchup water......I canceled safety talks and headed home to see my doctor. Defintely had blood in my urine. He stopped Xaralto..... Back to Coumadin and monitoring."

• Hinz
• November 20, 2016

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "Light pink bleeding from my throat and. sores on tongue. Sore. and cramps in feet and legs.pink blood in nose also.Tingling in fingers. Sore arms, stiff neck Stomach pain that goes to my back.Shortness of breath."

• Maree
• March 28, 2017

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "My mother was on these for 9 months. It caused her to have constant, severe diarrhea. Just yesterday she had a major bleed whilst going to the toilet. She had numerous tests on her tummy troubles a few months back and they found nothing wrong. Obviously Dr's prescribed these and couldn't be bothered reading up on the drug. She has been so sick for 6 months. Crazy."

• Les
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 16, 2018

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Atrial Fibrillation "I have been on Xarelto for afib for just over 1 year. Did not experience experience any side affects until recently I had blood in my urine . Up to then the degree of afib did not improve. I am assuming the blood was attributed to kidney stones but I had none of the symptoms, e.g. no pain at all and no difficulty in urinating. My doctor told me to stop taking the Xarelto immediately, which I did and 6 days later my urine is pale yellow and clear and assuming it continues to be I'll take my chances and forget about blood thinners."

• Wilma...
• December 2, 2018

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "Never had a PE, but I became sedentary, sitting for hours working on my laptop. I also stopped drinking lots of water. Only reason hospital found for my saddle PE was LONG HOURS OF SITTING & REDUCED WATER INTAKE. Water keeps blood flowing; so does exercise. I passed out & woke up with sweating, nausea, couldn't breathe, then my heart went into a fib. The ER did a CT scan & found a 6 inch clot! Took Xarelto 15 mg./twice daily, then 20 mg./once daily. My AWESOME hematologist ordered a battery of 19 separate blood tests after I'd been on Xa for 6 mos. With good test results & NO further clots, dosage reduced to 10 mg./once daily. Side effects: Hair loss (I HAD thick, long hair; over 60% now gone), bizarre dreams, muscle twinges, headaches, dizziness, increased skin/nerve sensitivity & bruising, TIREDNESS, extreme weight gain. I barely eat 2 meals daily, BUT gained 40 lbs. since taking Xarelto! I HOPE to be weaned from this drug, but I know GOD & Xarelto saved my life!"