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Advantages of Eliquis or Xarelto over Coumadin?
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: May 22, 2022 | Replies (49)Comment receiving replies
Interesting advice from your doctor saying that Coumadin is a concern because of the amount of testing. I've been on Coumadin for several years because of A-fib. Initially, lab tests were taken every month, but after my reaction to the disease and the medications -- as well as the regulatory readings of my INR -- my lab tests have been once every two months for the last two years. A quick stop at a lab a mile away for blood withdrawal that takes no more than 15 minutes (including waiting time) is the end of my inconvenience. My medical service gets the results the next day and calls me to see how I'm doing and giving me advice on whether and how to react.
Martin
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That's encouraging news. I think his advice was centered more on getting the amount regulated. A long time ago (maybe 20 years), my husband was on coumidin and they actually admitted him to the hospital for 4 or 5 days while they got the levels correct. We'll wait until fall. In the meanwhile, we were able to pick up a 30 day supply of Xarelto for $53. I just don't understand the pricing thing. They originally quoted us $79. I'm definitely not complaining.