Xarelto and Bleeding: What Users Say (Page 2)

• ACH...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 24, 2019

For Deep Vein Thrombosis "I’m 47, female, and was diagnosed with DVT in my right calf from oral contraceptives. The only side effect I had was heavier bleeding during my period (I already had heavy periods), where I couldn’t leave home. I had an ablation done, and over a month has passed, and no more bleeding (I hope no more periods ever). My AST was elevated (just 10 over the higher range), but it could also be from an intense workout 2 days before the lab was drawn. ALT was normal. I have three more months to go on Xarelto and am glad I have very minor s/e compared to some reported here."

• Anonymous
• August 12, 2021

For Peripheral Arterial Disease "Prescription: 1 pill every 12 hours. Took 1 pill before bed and 1 pill in the morning. Within an hour, I was bleeding through a bruise on my arm. Doctor immediately stopped me from using Xarelto. The second part of this explanation has to do with cost. Had I continued to use Xarelto, I could not afford the $90 every month due to my Rx plan's maximum allowance per year. I would have used it all on that one drug and not been able to get any other prescriptions covered."

• Jea...
• August 7, 2020

For Deep Vein Thrombosis "I was diagnosed with 100% DVT blockage in my left leg. The hospital gave me heparin for less than 24 hours. Then told me I had a choice to take Xarelto or Eliquis. I chose Xarelto. After taking the first pill, it upset my stomach. The second pill upset my stomach. They sent me home with a prescription. Almost immediately, I started bleeding a lot. It continued. I’ve been taking Xarelto for a little over a week now. I have a surgery upcoming in about two weeks and need to go off Xarelto five days prior to the surgery, which concerns me. I cannot get an appointment to see a hematologist until four days before the surgery. The last couple of days, the bleeding has stopped, but the pain in my leg is much worse, making it difficult to walk. I’m thankful for the Xarelto at this time. I started taking the pills with food and had no more problems with an upset stomach."