Xarelto - Itching Side Effects (Page 2)

I have been taking Xarelto 15mg x2/day for almost 3 weeks and will go onto 20mg/day next week for the remainder of 3 months. I had a lower leg blood clot almost 3 wks ago. I have experienced some itching of my lower and upper legs and wonder whether it is something to worry about. I had thought that maybe the symptoms may relax when I go onto the lower dose. I chose Xeralto over Warfarin for the convenience of less blood checks and think I would prefer to remain on it. I have been unable to get through to the clinic or to speak to my doctor so will probably have to make an appointment but thought I would ask here and see if there was any advice available. I have also started with itching to one of my eyes yesterday though this may be due to a new cleanser which I have stopped using. Has anybody else had similar problems?

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Re: Verwon (# 1)

Just so you know I was diagnosed with a DVT blood clot in my calf and was put on Xarelto right away. A few days later I went for a second opinion because it came out of nowhere. I am not over weight nor sit around nor been on a long flight. My second opinion at a different hospital told me I was misdiagnosed. That I never had one. The day after I took Xarelto I had bad side effects and was rushed by ambulance to ER. Did you know Xarelto has many class action lawsuits out? That there is NO REVERSAL for this drug? If you start bleeding in your stomach there is nothing they can do. WORST DRUG EVER. ALWAYS seek a second opinion. I have a huge lawsuit but won’t sue because I just thanked God for showing me another solution.

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Re: Esther (# 16)

The antidote will not be available until 2019. God knows when... and which month.

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Re: Terri (# 13)

Hi Terri, I too have had an issue with clots & a PE years ago. After my 3rd clot, my Dr put me on Warfarin for life. I have no issues with it either. Reading about all the side effects on Xarelto & Elequis is so scary. Why would a Dr prescribe these drugs when Warfarin works without any issues. Since being on Warfarin for so many years, I no longer have to get tested so often. My blood work has stayed the same for years. I now get tested every 6 months. The government needs to do the proper testing on these new drugs.

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I have had severe diarrhea for several months. Am I taking too much Xarelto?

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Re: Anna (# 24)

It's because you're taking Xarelto period.

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Re: Esther (# 14)

Since posting in June 2018 regarding my problems with Xarelto I saw an EP in December who, after hearing of all my problems with Xarelto switched me to Edoxaban which he finds is better tolerated. I am happy to say that since then most of the side effects I had with Xarelto have either improved or gone completely. No more nausea or bleeding from back of throat, (scary) joint pain much improved and swelling and itching in the legs nearly gone. Believe me the itch was practically unbearable. So all in all I would say that I have had no bad effects at all from the Edoxaban, other than the fact that at this time it is not covered by OHIP for a fib so it's costing me $115 a month whereas Xarelto was paid for but hopefully that will change soon. I would sooner pay that than suffer from the horrible effects I had with Xarelto.

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Re: Terri (# 13)

Hi, I was on on xarelto for awhile and I was miserable, I went to Heart Doctor and he switched me to Eliquis. and it’s even worse. I’m going to ask for Warfarin and see how that works. Thank You

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Re: Beverly (# 27)

I’ve been on Warfarin since 1997 & had no side effects. I was put on the after having 3 blood clots (DVT) & a pulmonary embolism. I didn’t want to change to one of the newer drugs because I have no problems. I’m on 7mgs a day. The only difference is you need to watch the dietary restrictions. It doesn’t mean you can’t have anything on the list but you should be consistent with it so when you go for a blood test, it’s neither too high or too low. Good luck.

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