Xarelto User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Wid...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2022

For Atrial Fibrillation "I wish my husband had never been prescribed Xarelto by his cardiologist in 2017. Blood clotting factors were never checked because the makers of this drug do not recommend testing. Now the dosage has been changed, but is that going to prevent brain bleeds and death? At 63 years old, his brain bleed started at his desk at work. Airlifted to the hospital and later taken off the vent with no brain activity. Can anyone answer the following questions? 1. Would it be much of an inconvenience to test patients for clotting on this medication? 2. And do cardiologists get benefits when prescribing Xarelto? 3. Has the dosage change reduced deaths from bleeds? 4. An antidote for this kind of damage is not a solution. Don’t take Xarelto!"

• Mac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2019

For Deep Vein Thrombosis "This drug did great for resolving a clot in a deep vein in my right leg. At the six-month mark when I was cleared to come off it, no one ever told me, nor any of the safety literature indicated that what happened could happen. After one day of stopping Xarelto, I was so instantly fatigued and sick I couldn’t function for days. It made my blood pressure spike, and I had to see a doc about getting that under control. It finally took about 10 days for that medicine to let me go, and trust me, it was a miserable 10 days. A vascular surgeon and a cardiologist both told me they’ve never heard of this side effect. Kind of scary that this kind of stuff is not out there for patients to see early. Also, I consider it dangerous because where I live, there is no reversing agent available. If you decide to take Xarelto, you would be better off going to Vegas and betting on a dice throw. Your chances are better. If I need another blood thinner, I will go with the tried and tested Coumadin. It’s safer."

• Den...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 24, 2020

For Deep Vein Thrombosis "I experienced a proximal (whole leg) DVT 5 months ago with extreme swelling and tightness. 15 mg Xarelto daily was prescribed in the ER for 1 month, followed by 20 mg daily. I did a lot of walking when able and have only slight discoloration above the ankle, along with tightness near the Achilles’ tendon now. The swelling has all gone. I experienced bouts of belching after 2 months, but that has subsided now. Extreme fatigue upon little exertion has been a recent issue. 72 years old."

• Mar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 12, 2022

For Pulmonary Embolism "Perfectly healthy, no blood clots, 'PE,' 'DVT,' ever. Exercise every day. Four weeks after the vaccine developed 'PE,' multiple blood clots in the lungs close to the heart. Put on Xarelto and numerous monitoring and blood tests. I was not told of potential side effects that this drug has, severe kidney issues and liver issues, which all show up in the blood tests, but then they now send you to other doctors. I could never sleep, horrible dreams. My face broke out in horrible acne that I had never seen, I was dizzy and never felt right at all. After 8 months, with clean blood tests ever since I got them. I wanted off of them. Oh, no, I was chastised like a small child and told I have to be monitored and take these pills for a long time, and now we want you to see other doctors for the above issues that I never previously had. I weaned myself off of them, don't recommend them for everybody. I was scared to do it. My acne went away. I sleep better, my balance is better, and my anxiety after doing this is better."

• LEO...
• May 31, 2018

For Pulmonary Embolism "I was treated at a local hospital for minor chest pains. The chest X-ray and EKG came back normal. Advised docs that the pain was mountains pass 10; however, I was subsequently prescribed a narcotic, which I refused. Two days later, the pain returned, so I visited the local VA hospital. A subsequent CT scan determined a PE in my right lung. Docs prescribed me 20 mg Xarelto for 90 days. They later extended my medication due to a heterozygous mutation because they wanted to do further research. I’ve exhibited symptoms of dizziness (initially), minor leg pain, and fatigue. Anxiety increased over time because neither of them were excruciating, and I never had any shortness of breath. After telling the doc of my initial symptoms, which I no longer have with the exception of the minor leg pain, he assumed that it was in my imagination. Three months later, I broke out in hives. I was upset at the fact that they basically refused to discuss the side effects."

• Old...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 29, 2015

For Atrial Fibrillation "Bruising is common. I have lower back soreness and right leg hip area pain. Some leg weakness in the afternoon and evening. No reason to stop the medication, in my opinion. I have had kyphoplasty and gallbladder surgery, and the medication was stopped temporarily for both. No adverse reactions."

• Jab...
• July 15, 2017

For Pulmonary Embolism "I had a PE in 2014. Will be on blood thinners for life. Specialist switched me from warfarin to Xarelto last February, and life has been three shades of hell ever since. Weight gain, pain, headaches, hair loss, ridiculous fatigue... my period was out of control-like Carrie (Stephen King) style-until I finally got an IUD device (which I have never really wanted to do, but at least my iron stores have recovered). I found a new family doctor who agreed to put me back on warfarin, but the specialist talked me out of it this winter. I'm so weak and tired I can't stand it. Started on warfarin yesterday and get to quit the Xarelto in two days. Can't wait."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 26, 2017

For Atrial Fibrillation "Why-why, for goodness' sake, is the 20 mg 'tablet' so bloody small? It is ridiculous the size and shape of it-if you drop one, good luck, and get out your magnifying glass to find it! Do you have medical engineers to design these things? If so, this one is a big mistake. I intend to ask my physician for two 10s, nice round pills these old eyes can see-even if I drop one!"

• Poo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2015

For Pulmonary Embolism "I was in the hospital this weekend for a PE in the left lung and pneumonia in my right. Completely asymptomatic except for a very unusual episode of vomiting with chest pain. Have a PICC, and the doctor was concerned it may have become dislodged, so to the ER we went. The whole PE/pneumonia thing is still utterly unreal to us - still in a daze, trying to figure out what it means for lifestyle changes. Since they switched me from Coumadin IV to Xarelto in the hospital, I have had a non-stop awful migraine, upper back and neck pain (muscular), some upset stomach. My lower jaw and teeth hurt - something I've never experienced as I have no cavities at age 47; I can empathize with my husband's toothaches a bit now, unfortunately. Awful."

• zee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2013

For Pulmonary Embolism "On Xarelto 15 mg 2x a day since pulmonary embolism. Very pleased as it allowed me to be released from the hospital less than 24 hrs after admission. One particular side effect: I am experiencing vivid dreams since going on Xarelto. Looking forward to getting off as soon as possible, but I am grateful that I am not on Coumadin or Lovenox."

• Don...
• February 21, 2016

For Atrial Fibrillation "I'm diabetic, and it's uncontrollable since taking Xarelto. I'm sure Afib symptoms are gone now, so I can't imagine a downside. I'm seeing my neurologist this week to remove me from the medication. I live in Thailand, where Xarelto is cheap without insurance."

• lis...
• December 12, 2018

For Deep Vein Thrombosis "Had extreme pain in my hip, which I thought was from digging a drain line for my yard that was over 120' in length. Sudden 'POP' in my hip at work one day, and I almost passed out from the pain. An ER visit and sudden emergency surgery to remove clots from my hip to my ankle in the left leg. Another surgery to finish up the first surgery using a new surgical technique for 'REMOVING CLOTS.' Put on Xarelto 2 times a day for 30 days, then 1 time a day for 6 months. During that time frame, my niece had a massive PE and died at 25! Found out that blood clots are hereditary - my grandmother, father, sister, aunt, niece, and I all have had them. Protein S deficiency is what it's called. Will be on the meds for the rest of my life, I was 47 at the time. Terrific medicine for me anyways! No side effects at all that I can tell. Have to buy from Canada due to the price in the US being almost $1500.00 for 3 months - Canada meds are $138.00 for 84 pills."

• lis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2017

For Deep Vein Thrombosis "Do not allow your Dr. to put you on this medication if you are autoimmune (positive ANA, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, Sjögren's syndrome) or take Effexor or any other SNRI. I am experiencing liver injury due to the combination of these conditions/drugs."

• 48...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 10, 2017

For Pulmonary Embolism, Recurrent Event "Developed a serious DVT blood clot in the arm that broke loose into a small PE in my left lung. I spent 3 months on Xarelto (3 weeks at 15 mg twice a day and then 20 mg once a day). Completely recovered from PE and arm clot during that time and felt great (no side effects from Xarelto at all!). 3 weeks after quitting Xarelto, I developed a massive bilateral PE and found out I have Anti-Phospholipid Syndrome. I'm now back on Xarelto (and will be on thinners for life) for a little over a month. The PE has cleared up, and I've returned to hiking. No side effects/symptoms at all from the Xarelto. Despite a few bumps and scrapes while hiking, I don't even have abnormal bleeding/bruising! I'm guessing this is due to its short half-life."

• Loa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 26, 2018

For Deep Vein Thrombosis "I was put on 15 mg of Xarelto for a DVT. I experienced terrible fatigue and anxiety. I was an active person, but on Xarelto I could no longer walk a block or do basic activities without feeling exhausted. I also started to experience numbness and tingling in my toes and fingers. My doctor switched me to Eliquis and the fatigue was gone. I finally feel like myself again. Xarelto was a terrible drug for me."

• CM1...
• January 15, 2015

For Pulmonary Embolism "A warning for menstruating women... I am a 28-year-old female who was prescribed Xarelto for a pulmonary embolism. My menstrual period lasted 10 days with extremely heavy bleeding and clots. Normally, it lasts 3-4 days and is very light. Soaked through an ultra tampon and overnight pad every 2 hours. I went through a box of tampons every 2 days. I was not able to function at work, and it was ruining my relationship. I held my meds for a day and boom! Period went away. I believe that Xarelto prevented my endometrial lining from forming and staying in place."

• Bun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2016

For Pulmonary Embolism "Was rushed to the hospital with pulmonary embolisms in both lungs - one pressing on the right ventricle of the heart - platelets so low after heparin drip they didn't think I would survive. After a two-hour trip in an ambulance for an 11-day stay in a major hospital, I was put on Xarelto twice a day for a week, then 20 mg daily. That was the beginning of Feb. - 4 months ago - I have been on Xarelto daily since then with no side effects at all. I was told I would have to be on it for life. I don't have any diet restrictions, but I do stay away from grapefruit - that is my own choice. I actually don't even realize I'm on this med when I don't think about it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 13, 2016

For Pulmonary Embolism "Hair very thin - shedding lots. Had a hysterectomy in June 2014 and had to use a wound vacuum. Once I started on Xarelto, this wound bleeds every day and won't heal. Almost two years. Most of my fingernails and toenails fell off (dried out). Not all have grown back. Bruise easily plus round red marks appear every day."

• Way...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 12, 2019

For Pulmonary Embolism "I had an unprovoked triple DVT and lots of clots in my lung. Zero symptoms. Apparently, I have 'sticky blood syndrome,' possible either genetic or caused by a different medicine. It means my blood platelets stick together, blood becomes thick and causes clots. Had no clots since I've been on Xarelto 20 mg daily."

• Mir...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 21, 2015

For Pulmonary Embolism "I had knee surgery on October 13, 2014. Not even two weeks later, on October 24, I collapsed in my kitchen, struggling to breathe. The paramedics thought, because of my age, that I overdosed on pain meds. Once they got me to the hospital, I went into a cat scan and ended up coding and dying. I was dead for 25 minutes. Obviously, they found out both of my lungs were full of blood clots, they couldn't understand how I was even still alive or had made it that long without having any symptoms or problems. Dr. Barton of Thibodaux, Louisiana, saved my life by putting me on Xarelto. It is now April 21, 2015, and my insurance won't pay for it anymore, so now I'm switching to Warfarin. I'm very unhappy with the switch, no complaints about Xarelto though."

• MEa...
• July 19, 2019

For Deep Vein Thrombosis, Prophylaxis "I have had no problems at all on Xarelto. I have been taking it for 3 and a half years and I will have to take it for the rest of my life. I love that I do not have to have the regular blood tests anymore. PS the only thing is that is not covered by all medical plans."

• Mat...
• July 13, 2016

For Deep Vein Thrombosis, Prophylaxis "I've only been on it for 6 weeks. If you're going to let a doctor prescribe this for you, make sure your doctor is going to be there through all of the side effects that come with it. I had to replace my first vascular surgeon already because he didn't care at all that my periods were now 16 days long. This drug may cause me to have another surgery to have an IUD put in to stop my periods completely. The claims on their website that this drug does not interact with food are untrue. There are complications just like being on the older medications. Find a doctor who knows everything about this drug before agreeing to be on it!"

• Bid...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 4, 2015

For Deep Vein Thrombosis "I had two instances of DVT getting to my lungs. Almost killed me. I was on warfarin the first time for 6 months with no side effects. I have been taking Xarelto 20 mg for about a month now. I am having insomnia, upset stomach, and occasional muscle cramping in calves and ankles. However, I do not have to go to the doctor once a month to have blood tests, and I do not have to manage my eating habits so closely. So far, I am a fan, albeit a sleepy one."

• Ind...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 28, 2021

For Pulmonary Embolism "Had COVID/PE/pneumonia. Prescribed Xarelto. Couldn’t walk for three weeks due to leg pain and then felt extreme fatigue for months after, with consistent lower back pain and weight gain. The fatigue has been devastating. Unable to work or fully function as a parent. Forgot to take my pills with me on holiday last week and felt great. Took one pill on return and fatigue, nausea, GI issues, and brain fog are back. I will not take another. Stops today."

• Bab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2018

For Pulmonary Embolism "I was admitted to the hospital for anemia, also PE in both lungs. I was given Xarelto 15 mg 2x a day. I also have internal hemorrhoids. Well, the first day home, I bled from my hemorrhoids and it would not stop. I lost a lot of blood. I am seeing the doctor and coming off this horrible drug."