Xarelto And Vitamins? (Top voted first)

Was prescribed Xarelto 15 mg 2x daily two weeks ago for blood clot in the leg. I would like to keep taking the viamins/ supplements that I always took before this - I.e., B complex, Vit. C 1000 mg, Calcium/Magnesium, Vit D 2000 IU, Co-enzyme Q 10 200 mg, Biosil and Lutein. My doc said "no", but didn't tell me why not. Can't find any info anywhere to determine abiut this. Xarelto manufacturer has no info on package insert. Pharmacist doesn't seem to know either. I have read on another website that apparently the maket did not test for interactions w. vitamins, so they don't know. Does anyone here have any futher info regarding this? I feel that I really need to be taking my vitamins!

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Hello Claire, i thought I would throw in my 2 cents. I was recently diagnosed with DVT 10 days ago throughout my entire left leg (calf, behind knee, hamstring). I am a 29 year old otherwise healthy male very active in weightlifting and various sports, so taking supplements and vitamins is part of my daily regime. Of course I conducted endless research, however got mixed viewpoints. Tthe generall consenus I got was because of the dietary restrictions associated with the traditional warfarin. Xeralto claims there are no dietary restrictions, however given the fact of warfarins history ( ie. vitamin K and warfarin), then assumptions can be made to assume the same for Xeralto.
Fortuntely I asked my trusted family doctor and pharmacist. They both stated there were no dietary restrictions. Currently I am taking the following: Trader Joes multivitamins, Glucosamine Sulfate, and soon o be creatine HCl once I can train again. I choose to eat healthy and always will (spinach is part of my daily diet)
Hope your doing well. Curious how your progress has been?

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Hi claire,

I have been on xarelto since January due to a pulminary embolism. I can take all of my vitamins which include vit d, vit e, a multi vitamin, fish oil, cq10 calcium and mag, and a few others on and off. You just have to watch taking herbs. Those usually have drug interactions. There is a blood diagnostic for xarelto, however you have to see a hemotologist if you want the evaluation. most Dr's just say no there is not a diagnostic which is crap. Also xarelto does not alter vit k like warfrin and cumidin.

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Actually (fingers and toes crossed), I fortunately don't seem to be having any side effects so far (3 weeks). Saw doc again last week - am now down to 20 mgs. once daily, instead of 15 mgs. 2x daily. Asked again about taking the vitamins, and the doctor now says okay. However, I've decided to forego taking vitamin C for now, as it apparently has some slight blood-thinning quality. Don't need anything further in that regard! Also have purchased a medical ID bracelet that has "Taking Xarelto" engraved on it. Might not help much in the event of an accident, but couldn't hurt either, I think.

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Tara -Please ensure that your doctor expressly tells you that it is ok for you to be taking fish oil and vitamin E with this drug. My doctor specifically warned me to keep away from these, as they have blood thinning properties. I am also not allowed to take anything other than Tylenol for pain (such as aspirin or Advil) for the same reason.

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I know this reply is kind of late in the game but I wanted to chime in that after taking Coumadin for a year in 2008 and now on Xarelto I find that some old habits are hard to die. I still only eat raw spinach because the amount of Vitamin K is minimal and increases when cooked. Even though a lot of people have said there are not dietary restrictions with Xarelto there is one and that is grapefruit. Grapefruit fights your liver and intestines for a protein during digestion and can cause you to have higher levels of Xarelto in your body. And for women with clotting issues I take a prenatal vitamin instead of a regular womans vitamin. There is no Vit K in prenatals and the extra folic acid won't hurt or harm you.

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Claire, Best to listen to Verwon and follow doctors orders. There is definitely an interaction between vitamins and blood thinners. It seems really strange to me, but the interaction can cause the blood to be thicker or thinner. Please do what your doctor says, I'm sure they explained how dangerous a blood clot can be, because it can move to your lungs, heart, brain. I feel for you because I am still fighting with a blood clot I developed in June, and am really tired of it. They had said that usually the body dissolves the clot within six months, and I feel like I'm being a slow poke. I had to give up my leafy green vegetables and I'm very unhappy about that.

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I was told by my dr that I could eat whatever I wanted including salads. He said that,is the beauty of taking this med. He also said i could take all of my vitamins including vit e. I take fish oil, cq10, vit c, vit d, even a multivitamin with vit k. So I have taken them with no issues. There is no blood test for this medication and I feel fine on it just some residual pain from my pe.

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Hi Sharon! Very sad to hear about your experience.

I too have been on Xeralto since last year March and just like you I have also been anemic. In January this year they diagnosed me with DVT.... and that is when I decided I must take strong legal action against these cheats.
My cousin then suggested me to his personal legal counselor who was very kind to help me find the right attorneys and I was lucky that I got compensated.
I would be more than happy to provide you with their number if you wish to talk. You must claim your rights.

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Oh yes claire, he said it was ok to take them. He said my colesterol was borderline and told me to take them twice a day. Haven't had any issues. My only issue I have had on xarelto is bloating, there are times where my stomach gets so big I feel 9 months pregnant and it's hard to breath lol. I only have to be on it till June so hopefully I can stay off since they have no idea why I had my PE. :)

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Just to update my earlier post re taking vitamins with Xarelto: I have now been taking 20mg. daily (successfully, happy to report!) for the past year for dvt and afib. I have been taking the following vitamins/supplements daily during this time with no problems: Vit. B complex, Vit. C 500 mg., Vit. D 1000 units, calcium 1000 mg., magnesium 400 mg., co-enzyme q-10 200 mg., Biosil and lutein/bilberry. The only supplements I no longer can take are fish oil and Vit. E. Not saying what works for me will be okay for everyone taking this drug, so please be sure to check with your doctor.

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I've asked my doctor about b complex and he says it's okay to take them.

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Been on blood thinners for 4 years. Developed whole body itch on Warfarin. Went on Pradaxa - same thing. Now on Xarelto, 20 mgs 1 x day, same thing, itch and diarrhea. Don't know what the outcome will be as Dr.says I have to be on thinners for AFib which has been controlled. But, Dr. says to quit ALL vitamins as the interaction is not known, there has not been any long term study done. There is no reversal for Xarelto as there is for Warfarin and is now for Pradaxa.

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Appreciated the feedback, Tara. I have been taking Xarelto now into my 3rd month and after my 3rd month I will be re-examined to see if the clot is gone. I developed it because I have the MTHFR mutation gene A1298C, which is inherited by parents. The only way to find this out, I had to have a DNA test done. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is a key enzyme in the folate pathway and is responsible for the metabolism of homocysteine.

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Re: Claire (# 14)

You have been mislead, you should not be taking certain Vitamin B supplements especially Niacin and Inositol that are part of the B family. Google these two with Xarelto and it says not to take them if you are on Xarelto.

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Thank you - will stay w. what the doctor says!

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Claire,
Saw an ad on TV last night. Some attorney is doing a legal suit against the manufacturers of Xarelto. The ad says they have had some deaths. Maybe you should call your doctor as you are having side effects.

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Medical ID bracelet is a great idea. I think I should get one too. Glad the Xarelto is working better for you. I went Monday for appointment, in two months they are going to do tests, to see if they can determine what caused the blood clot and an ultrasound to be certain it's gone. If they determine that it was a freak thing, then I can go off the Warfarin. If the tests show that I most likely will get another clot, then I have to remain on the blood thinner.

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I have just been diagnosed with dvt and have been put in rinaroxoban and i just wondered why you cant have green leafy vegetables ?

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Hi, Lizzy! How are you?

It's due to the vitamin K that is in them. It can increase the clotting factor of your blood and basically work against the medication.

Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Taking xarelto for clot- foot & leg swollen- on 20 mg daily- told me to have checked in 3 months. Foot is painful, red & swollen

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