User Reviews for Xarelto oral

I have been on Xarelto 20 mg. for 5 months, after having a blood clot in my heart, and having a pacemaker implanted. So far no obvious side effects to report. Have had a unusual rash on my right forearm which doesn't seem to go away, but not sure what that is about. My heart doctor suggested a "Watchman" procedure if I want to get off this medication, but not sure that is a good thing for me.

Extensive subcutaneous bleedings, dizziness (difficulty getting up in the morning), horrendous itching of lower legs, sudden, very strong piercing pains in lower legs and progressing leg weakness. Some of the side effects (itching, leg weakness, piercing pains) started appearing after a couple of weeks of using Xarelto and lasted for several months after stopping use of that drug; I still (year and a half since the operation) did not regained full leg strength. Before taking Xarelto I never had any negative side effects after any medication. After I had told the surgeon about all of those side effects he got mad, started yelling at me and ran out from the room. I believe his behviour indicated "strong financial interest" in prescribing Xarelto. This was a hip replacement revision. Before I had two hip joints replaced without any blood thinners, just compression stockings. Previous surgeon stated that I did not need any. Read More Read Less

I lost my husband to a massive brain hemorrhage due to this drug. PLEASE do NOT take this!!

No side effects. Take it at bedtime. The times I have cut myself, the bleeding is minimal.

I started taking Warfarin and took it for 12 months. Then I switched to Xarelto and took it for about 10 months. This summer as temperature hot more hot I started having major rashes kind of like Jock Itch. I felt like a dog scratching non stop. I thought it was my water filter, the detergent, my underwear, you name it. I purchased medication, changed my clothing. The Xarelto was causing these big painful pimples around my crotch area. After doing all that I figured it was Xarelto causing this. I experienced terrible symptoms for about three months. Sure it was, right after I stopped taking Xarelto a week later all the itching was completely gone! Thank God! Second side effects I started feeling: Lots of joint pain in my wrists and knees. Don't trust these newer medications I'm just going back to Warfarin. Is simply safe and reliable It has been for a long time from what I've been told. Why fix what's not broken.Read More Read Less

I hate xarelto. It gives me painful joint aches and ruins my mobility. I feel hobbled by it.

Bleeding in leg after only two weeks use plus edema. Withdrawal problem, leg clot moved and there was extreme muscle knot in upper back with pain on breathing. Also felt other problems could quickly occur given the drug's record. This was anxiety producing especially since my original problem was fairly minor i.e. clot in superficial leg vein. Caused a cough, irritableness, narcolepsy, fatigue, depression. Feeling of being used for profit by doctor, who ostensibly used a sledgehammer to kill a fly.Read More Read Less

Pain and weakness in both legs

Since I starting taking this med, I have had numerous incidents of rashes and swellings on arms and legs. Docs thought gout or rheumatoid arthritis, but since I had no problems like this until AFTER taking Xarelto, I'm inclined to believe this is a side effect. Right leg at ankle and foot have been swollen 10 days now.

First started after a PE, have used for the past 6 years with no ill affects.

Xarelto (rivoraxaban) caused severe erectile dysfunction and sexual dysfunction 2 weeks into the treatment. The side effects have remained unchanged 2+ years after discontinuing the treatment. Apparently, many other suffered similar issues as seen here: rxisk.org/xarelto-and-sex/

First 3 weeks on 30mg (twice daily) were fine. After switching to 20 mg once daily I have been getting episodes of heart palpitations, noticeable heart beat, shortness of breath, heartburn. The episodes often happen at night so it makes it hard to sleep. It's leading to anxiety attacks since I'm waking up at night gasping for air. US websites do not acknowledge this as Xarelto side effect but European ones do. I guess I'm happy that its helping me with blood clots but hard to live with it

NOSEBLEED! I lost so much blood! Bleeding for over 8 hours. Had to go to ER and have my nose cauterized and packed. Had to check me for DVT. Along with other side effects, I will never use this medication. EVER! Patient beware!

Was put on Xarelto 5 years ago after Afib diagnosis and have had absolutely no side effects. Any bleeds just stop normally like before. No pains or weakness. Of course it is costly. Hoping for a generic in the near future.

aches in joints,tired ,hair falling out in clumps,bleeding gums,eye problems,pain in back and throat.

Taking this from last 6 months, but no progress still sweling and pain is there in right leg, little running made leg swelling . There is no side effect though

I have been on this drug for a little over 5 years without any problems. I had a knee replacement 2 years ago, I was taken of the med for 3 days before the surgery. all is good.

I was prescribed 20mg a day and have taken it for a full 4 years with no side effects. Have had 2 occasions where I was cut badly and the bleeding took a while to stop, but nothing too excessive. I have had 4 cardioversions and with a past history of chronic heart failure am not suitable for any other medical intervention. I am as active today as I was in my 20's, I work a ful 6 day week, am a part-time racing driver and I walk/run/cycle a minimum of an hour every day. Only serious change to my life is I have taken the limited salt option and now have almost no salt in my diet, but still 3 or 4 regular cups of coffee each day. Compared to a few friends on Warfarin for a variety of reasons, I am super happy with Xarelto , having no side effects and a simple one tablet a day dose. Read More Read Less

I was given this for P.E. two of them. After a battery of tests they have no idea where I got the clots, and therefor must be on this Xarelto the rest of my life. I have zero energy and switched to taking my pill before bed hoping that would help the low energy. Nope. I still have no energy and I ache all over.