Xarelto and Shortness Of Breath: What Users Say

• Hag...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 25, 2019

For Atrial Fibrillation "Well, on Xarelto, I didn't have a stroke, but hair fell out a ton. Also, short of breath, and ears started ringing (tinnitus) and are driving me nuts. Never had an ear issue in my life before this drug. Been on it for 1 month after my first A Fib episode. Doctor said today I can get off it. I'm 70 years old."

• Hag...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 26, 2019

For Atrial Fibrillation "For me, every one of these blood thinners is poison and full of side effects. I have blood in my stool, shortness of breath, rash, stomach pain, blood pressure spikes. But hey, no stroke, just no life. I've tried a few and they are all poison to me."

• Rog...
• November 4, 2017

For Atrial Fibrillation "The drug works. It thins your blood! I've been on Xarelto for 1 year and am quitting it. I have a loop monitor for 6 months and no AFib. One doctor says to quit it, while another says to stay on it. Some score they use says I can quit, so that's what I'm going to do. In the first six months, I had some muscle pain, but I blamed Lipitor. I started to get blurry vision, so the eye doctor said everything was fine. Now I'm a year in. I have 2 large bruises on both legs and my big toe just recently for really no apparent reason. I have nosebleeds almost daily, muscle pain in my bicep and upper back, along with a heavy feeling in my legs when walking. Shortness of breath comes out of nowhere and lasts less than an hour, it happens on occasion. I quit, and so far, the muscle pain has subsided."

• Hin...
• November 20, 2016

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."

• Aut...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 17, 2020

For Atrial Fibrillation "Xarelto is very effective in providing an anticoagulant effect. For me, that resulted in almost uncontrollable nosebleeds (up to 14 hours) and 3-5 hours for very minor skin scratches. But the worst outcomes were the side effects: consistent headaches; severe shortness of breath; depression; bad mood (extremely grouchy); stomach aches; and constipation. I do not recommend this medicine to anyone. Warfarin ($6.00/month) is easy to manage, and it has almost NO side effects."

• Spe...
• April 19, 2020

For Deep Vein Thrombosis "This drug sent me insane. Recently had DVT in arm. 1st tablet caused burning nerves in face and spine, rushed to A&E, who were dumbfounded. Within 1 week, I was pacing the house all night. Heart racing severely. Anxiety out of control (never suffered from anxiety). Week 2, lips and mouth burning. Anxiety and heart rate worse. Week 3, pacing house 16 hours a day, paranoia, intense pressure in head, muscle spasms, unable to close eyes. Nerves on skin. Reduced dose didn't help improve situation. Eventually, the doctor switched me to Eliquis, which I'm absolutely fine on. I believe this drug is okay for a lot of people, however, if you have a reaction, it's severe. Lost over a stone in 3 weeks, hyperventilated daily, my behavior and personality changed dramatically. Within 48 hours on Eliquis, all symptoms ceased. I'll be reporting this drug, as having done some research, I've found it can cause anxiety, paranoia, and muscle spasms, which are not listed in the literature."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 9, 2020

For Pulmonary Embolism "When I became ill over a year ago and developed blood clots in my lungs (P.E.), my doctor put me on XARELTO 20 MG. I have not developed any more blood clots, Xarelto took care of the blood clots. Occasionally, I do get some side effects: dizziness, shortness of breath, and aches, and a little bit of pain in my legs. I can overlook these, considering that Xarelto takes care of the blood clots in my lungs, so I'm still here, living a normal life, doing the things that I enjoy. All medications have side effects."

• Qui...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 30, 2017

For Pulmonary Embolism "In answer to the change of health after going from 30 mg a day to 20 mg: I was diagnosed with a massive saddle PE on May 1, 2016, after having uncontrolled sweating with subsequent shortness of breath. 911 call, ER, BP 60/40 w/pulse 130-160. Doctor said surprised I made it to the hospital. Healthy, active 56 yr old released after an overnight stay with 6 mos Xarelto therapy. Was fine with 21 days 15 mg 2x a day; 20 mg change made me feel like I was dying. Realized it was too much for my system at one time; cut the pill in half & took 1/2 2x a day--still got my 20 mg & felt good again. Finished with treatment for the moment; since it was unprovoked, they've done extensive tests to find I have Factor 5. Waiting to see how 2.5 mg Eliquis 2x a day 6 mos works; just started."

• gty...
• August 12, 2019

For Pulmonary Embolism "I've been on 20 mg Xarelto for 6 months after a pulmonary embolism, short of breath when walking up hills still. Very occasionally, an elbow joint will hurt, and a few times I've had a sore throat. Swelling pretty much gone in left ankle. I think it works for me. I'm still alive."

• Mil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2015

For Pulmonary Embolism "Had bilateral acute PE. Barely a month has passed, but I think I am doing okay with Rivaroxaban. I experienced very heavy menstruation and still have labored breathing here and there, but apart from that, I am happy with the medication. I am now back to work on a part-time basis (very supportive employer), and hopefully will be strong enough to be back full-time soon."

• kit...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2023

For Congenital Heart Disease "Hair fell out in batches, shortness of breath all day, low energy, sleep issues, and sex drive down. Most like testosterone was affected. I was on for 4 months and now on Plavix. I was unable to play sports as the first 3 minutes was unbearable because of the shortness of breath. I also had issues with Brilinta. Now on Plavix for 10 days and the hair stopped falling out."

• Anonymous
• May 2, 2021

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "I have Afib, was put on Xarelto, and I just feel awful. Legs get very weak, and shortness of breath, and diarrhea, and no energy. I don't know what to do other than not take it."