Comparing Eliquis vs Xarelto
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| Eliquis (apixaban) | Xarelto (rivaroxaban) |
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Prescription only
Eliquis reduces the clotting ability of the blood and is used in the treatment and prevention of several medical conditions associated with blood clots. It does not require monitoring, and an... View more |
Prescription only
Xarelto limits the ability of the blood to clot and is effective at treating or preventing conditions where the risk of blood clotting is high (such as atrial fibrillation, DVT, PE); however, it may... View more |
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| More about Eliquis (apixaban) | More about Xarelto (rivaroxaban) | ||||||||||||||||
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Eliquis has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 239 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
Xarelto has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 222 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Eliquis side effects in more detail. |
See also: Xarelto side effects in more detail. |
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12 hours |
13 hours |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 385 drugs are known to interact with Eliquis:
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A total of 376 drugs are known to interact with Xarelto:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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December 28, 2012 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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