Rivaroxaban and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 2)

• 50...
• December 6, 2016

For Pulmonary Embolism "50 yr old male - Undiagnosed PE in left lung. Had always been VERY active in the gym (weights, etc.). Been on rivaroxaban for 3 months now and looking forward to getting off the medication in another 3 months as long as hematology results are okay. I really notice I am on this drug with good and bad days, but tiredness and lack of 'get up and go' is getting to me. I still go in the gym, which I think helps actually (run 5 miles and then light weights 3 to 4 times a week). I do sometimes suffer headaches and blurred vision too. I just pray I am not on this for life and have empathy for those, unfortunately, who are! It is better to be alive, though, and there will be alternatives one day - stay strong and live life to the full!!"

• Mys...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 22, 2017

Rivaroxaban for Deep Vein Thrombosis, Recurrent Event "Genetic factor 5 - inherited from my parents. My body produces more blood clots than the average person, therefore, my doctor put me on this anticoagulant almost a year ago. I take it at bedtime. Sometimes (not often at all) a pain in my head."

• Mik...
• August 4, 2015

For Pulmonary Embolism "Had DVT in which I was prescribed warfarin for. The constant blood tests were a nightmare, as I am extremely hard to get blood from, sometimes taking more than 10 tries. The bruising from the thinners and punctures from blood tests, I was a bruised mess. Had a PE a year later in January 2015 after being taken off warfarin that almost killed me. I was devastated to think I would have to take warfarin for the rest of my life. The pharmacist in the hospital told me about Xarelto, and I was so happy. They proceeded to put me on Xarelto. I am experiencing occasional headaches/migraines, and I get extremely faint/dizzy while standing up. A small price to pay to be able to eat whatever I want and no constant painful blood drawing every few weeks!"

• her...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2023

For Pulmonary Embolism "I had a PE in 2017 and was on Xarelto for 6 months. In that time, the main side effect I felt was body aches. Now, in 2022, I was on them again for another 6 months for a clot in my right leg but stopped a month early due to the terrible side effects and good test results. I'm never taking this stuff again. I had to go to the ER for internal bleeding twice, dizzy, dry skin, hair loss, lack of appetite, weight gain, crippling anxiety, headache, enlarged spleen, kidney pain, confusion, all kinds of GI issues. I've been off for one week and am feeling better every day but still have some less severe symptoms. I'm taking turmeric and bromelain now, which both are proven blood thinners, and bromelain can actually dissolve clots. I would suggest people look for a natural alternative if possible. That said, the drug did clear my first PE pretty fast, along with a clot buster injection in the stomach. Trust your own gut on these issues, my choices are my own."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 14, 2021

For Deep Vein Thrombosis, Recurrent Event "I was started on Xarelto 2 months ago. I am now experiencing spikes in blood pressure, blood sugars, headaches, dizziness, ringing in ear, headache. I feel awful, awful. I am stopping this drug before I feel worse. PLEASE, if you have any of these symptoms, stop. Call your doctor. If they won't stop it, see another doctor that actually cares about you. Please listen before it's too late."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 14, 2021

For Deep Vein Thrombosis, Recurrent Event "I was started on Xarelto 2 months ago. I am now experiencing spikes in blood pressure, blood sugars, headaches, dizziness, ringing in ear, headache. I feel awful, awful. I am stopping this drug before I feel worse. PLEASE, if you have any of these symptoms, stop. Call your doctor. If they won't stop it, see another doctor that actually cares about you. Please listen before it's too late."

• A M...
• February 7, 2016

Rivaroxaban for Atrial Fibrillation "I have terrible headaches after 2 weeks. Some are so bad I vomit and have vertigo. Other days I will have head pain for 12 hours or more. At least 3 headaches a week now."

• tam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 1, 2015

Rivaroxaban for Pulmonary Embolism "I am 39 and was given Xarelto for pulmonary embolism. I have experienced nausea, dizziness, dreams, and mild headaches. Not sure this medicine is for me. Back to the doctor on Monday."

• Lyn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 29, 2018

Rivaroxaban for Deep Vein Thrombosis "Diagnosed with a blood clot in the left leg. Put on Xarelto. After 3 doses, had a severe headache and neck pain. Dr. took me off and will try something else. Treatment worse than the problem."