What are possible Xarelto side effects?
Bleeding is the most common side effect of Xarelto. Since Xarelto is a blood thinner, it slows down how quickly blood clots. It's possible to bruise more easily while using Xarelto. It will also take longer for any bleeding to fully stop while using Xarelto.
Unusually serious bleeding resulting from Xarelto may lead to death. Tell your doctor if you experience any of the following signs of bleeding:
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Bright red blood in stool
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Bright red, brown, or pink colored urine
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Vomiting brown 'coffee grounds' or red blood
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Frequent or long nose bleeds
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Bleeding from the mouth or gums
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Unusually heavy periods or menstrual bleeding
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New pain, draining, or swelling from wounds
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Headaches, weakness, or dizziness
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Any serious or uncontrolled bleeding
Using Xarelto with other medications can increase your risk of bleeding. Prevent Xarelto side effects by telling your doctor if you use any of the following medications:
- Aspirin, or other aspirin-containing products
- NSAIDS such as ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) and naproxen (Aleve) among others
- Warfarin (Coumadin or Jantoven)
- Heparin
- Clopidogrel (Plavix)
- SSRIs such as fluoxetine (Prozac) and paroxetine (Paxil) among others
- SNRIs such as venlafaxine (Effexor) and duloxetine (Cymbalta) among others
- Ketoconazole
- Erythromycin
- Phenytoin
- Ritonavir
- Rifampin
- St. John's Wort
- Carbamazepine
If you have an irregular heartbeat and are using Xarelto to prevent blood clots from forming in your heart, then stopping Xarelto can result in new blood clots forming. These blood clots may travel to your brain and cause a stroke, so it's important to continue taking Xarelto regularly unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Prevent Xarelto side effects by using the medication exactly as directed.
Blood clots may form in your spine if you have a spinal injection (epidural) while using Xarelto. This Xarelto side effect is more likely to happen if you have a history of spinal surgery, or repeated spinal injections in the past, or if you take other blood thinners along with Xarelto. A blood clot that forms in your spine may cause you to lose the ability to move (paralysis). If you have a spinal procedure while on Xarelto, and you feel any new numbness or tingling, muscle weakness, or trouble controlling your urine or stool, tell your doctor immediately.
A Xarelto lawsuit was settled in March 2019 due to alleged Xarelto side effects, such as serious bleeding which may cause death.