Shocking facts about Xarelto Side Effects
As one of the newest options in the world of prescription blood thinners, Xarelto has seen astronomical popularity amongst the patients and the physicians. The generic name of the drug is rivaroxaban and is given to patients suffering from the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), atrial fibrillation (AFib) and pulmonary embolisms (PE) after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Although the medication was prescribed widely to millions of people, there were thousands of adverse reports on the Xarelto side effects. FDA had to probe into the matter after the number of negative reports started growing.
How does it work?
Blood clots are formed usually to prevent bleeding that might occur from injury. it a complex procedure and a cascade of chemicals is activated to produce an enzyme called thrombin which is helps in the blood clot. Some people have an increased tendency for blood clots which are specially formed within the blood vessels. the risk of blood clot formation is higher after hip or knee replacement surgery. Sometimes the immobile clot can forms in the veins of the leg resulting in deep vein thrombosis or it can travel upto the heart or lungs causing pulmonary embolism.
Before prescribing Xarelto, doctors must exercise appropriate caution and should check if they have:
· Uncontrolled arterial hypertension
· active gastrointestinal ulcerative disease
· intracerebral or intracranial hemorrhage
· vascular retinopathy
· any recent ophthalmological surgery or brain and spine surgery
· history of bronchiectasis or pulmonary bleeding
Here’s a list of the most commonly reported xarelto side effects:
· Hemorrhage
· Pulmonary embolism
· Deep vein thrombosis
· Abnormal liver function
· leakage in wounds and further complications
· Spinal epidural hematoma
How do you know there are some complications from Xarelto? Patients under this blood thinner medication must visit the doctor immediately if any of the following symptoms are seen:
• Frequent nosebleeds
• Unusual bleeding from the gums
• Wounds with pain, swelling or new drainage at the site
• Coughing up blood or blood clots
• Low blood pressure along with loss of consciousness
• Vaginal bleeding or menstrual bleeding heavier than usual
• Severe uncontrolled bleeding from any part of the body
Alcohol and Xarelto side effects
If you are wondering whether it is safe to drink alcohol while on blood thinners such as Xarelto, the best option is to consult your doctor. Patients also wonder what would be the limit that is considered safe versus unsafe. There are no as such instructions about the Xarelto interactions and side effects on alcohol but most doctors will recommend to strictly limiting their alcohol intake while being on blood thinners. As there’s no complete study available on the scope of side effects of alcohol of Xarelto, it is wise to have controlled alcohol intake. As alcohol is an anticoagulant in itself, interaction between the two could mean the blood will loose clotting capability to a wider extent.
Legal steps
Despite the life threatening health risks associated with the drug, the companies went on releasing misleading information. Moreover, the companies did not do enough clinical research about the potential side effects of the drug before releasing it into the market. They kept on representing the medication as a safe and effective alternative to the existing blood thinners. Victims have filed for lawsuits claiming the expenses of hospitalizations and follow-up visits, wage loss, pain and suffering and funeral expenses.
Thousands of people have been the victim of Xarelto’s dangerous side. If you too suffered from the complications of the drug, do not hesitate to get in touch with the experienced attorneys who can help you determine whether or not the case qualifies for financial compensation.
