Is Xarelto good to take for APS?

Posted by kristen67 @kristen67, Jul 22, 2023

I have aps, and I recently read that Xarelto isn't good to take when you have APS. I have never had a clot before, so I'm thinking that is why the doctor puts me on Xarelto. I am just wondering if I should inquire about this to my doctor?

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@kristen67 Yes, I definitely think you should express your concerns to your doctor. It may be that the benefits outweigh the risks.
Do you keep this list of warnings handy?

“Warnings
Do not stop taking Xarelto without your doctor's advice. Stopping it suddenly can increase your risk of blood clots or stroke.
Some drugs can increase your risk of bleeding when used with Xarelto. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
Call your doctor at once if you or your child have signs of bleeding such as: headaches, feeling very weak or dizzy, bleeding gums, nosebleeds, heavy menstrual periods or abnormal vaginal bleeding, blood in your urine, bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood, vomit that looks like coffee grounds or any bleeding that will not stop.
Xarelto can cause a very serious blood clot around your spinal cord if you undergo a spinal tap or receive spinal anesthesia (epidural). Tell any doctor who treats you that you are taking Xarelto.
You should not use Xarelto if you have an artificial heart valve.”
I ask because I had a very severe diarrhea reaction to an immunosuppressant that I had been taking for several years. I lost 20 pounds in just a few months. Now, I try to know all the side effects and warnings!
Will you call your doctor tomorrow and let me know what the decision is?

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