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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)
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My family member suffered a fatal cerebral hemorrhage related to xarelto use. This drug should be banned!
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Reviewer: steve_n, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I'm 72 male and found out last week I had A-FIB. Was given Xarelto 20mg once a day. After 7 days I had weekness in legs, joint pain in knees and ankles. I stopped the meds and called the doctor. He is having me take Pradaxa 150mg 2 times a day. We'll see how it goes. I will get off it the first sign of pain. I think the reason Xraelto begins with an X for expermental. We are testing the d
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Reviewer: reddonna, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Bloody urine. Cardiologist took sample. Came back with bloody urine. Urologist urine sample showed +4 blood in urine. PCP is taking me off Xarelto for 4 days. Leg, knee and abdominal pain. Scheduled for Cycstoscope next week to check bladder. A-fib has stopped but b/p is still high.
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Reviewer: millie, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I'm very sensitive to pharmaceuticals and prefer natural remedies and nutrition. I was put on Xarelto because of an acute onset of a-fib. I have since had successful cardioversion and want to get off the drug because of near constant headache. I am going to discuss with my doctor using 1000 iu Vitamin e as a blood thinner instead.
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