Xarelto Headaches

Hi, I am wondering if anybody else has had these side effects. I had a total right hip replacement on March 2 of this year. On March 9th I went to the ER and was diagnosed with a PE in my left lung. After being there overnight I was sent home on Xarelto, two-15mg for 20 days then 15mg once a day. Three days later I went back to the ER with the most intense headache and vision distortions. If I covered my left eye and looked at the page of a book, I could see the black of the letters, but they were not distinct letter shapes, they also had shadows. There were other things also. I was in for three days, two Ct scans, a lumbar puncture, an MRI, neurologist and retina ophthalmologist, numerous blood work and they found nothing significant. Some results were slightly off so my primary is sen...

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I have been taking xarelto for five years for A-Fib and have been having pain in both hips and severe back pain and nausea in the morning and degenerative disk disease In the neck. I am now weighing 98 lbs. and am 81 years of age. I have severe headaches almost every day. Could xarelto cause some or all of these problems? ## Wow, Joyem! I am very sorry about what you're going through. Has there been any change, since you made this post? And yes, according to FDA reports, Xarelto could cause some of these side effects, or possibly all of them, depending on the person taking it. Others may include headache, increased risk of bleeding, and easy bruising. Are you on any other medications? If so, that could also cause side effects.

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I've been on xarelto for 2 months following dvt in my leg. I take 20 mg a day. In addition to almost constant headaches I now feel faint, tired, and my pinky finger feels numb. I really do not feel well. I would like to switch to Coumadin which I took many years ago after my first dvt and pe. Any one else experience similar symptoms? ## Hello, Jojo! How are you? Yes, many people have experience such side effects from Xarelto and they are listed among those that are commonly expected by the FDA. You may also experience joint/muscle aches, increased risk of bleeding and easy bruising. However, Coumadin risks causing very similar side effects, plus it requires the regular INR testing, which you don't have to do with Xarelto. How long you will be taking it? ## Can you take vitamin B...

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Within 3 days of taking 20mg of xarelto I could not move. Back pain, spasms and muscle stiffness was horrible. Informed cardiologist who disregarded my complaints. Have been off xarelto 8 months and still suffering from back pain and stiffness. It is unknown if this is permanent. I hope to God that is not the case. Xarelto has ruined my life. ## It would be very odd for medication side effects to last that long after stopping the medication, though the FDA does list them as possibly including headaches, joint pain, and muscle pain. Are you on any other medications? Is it possible that there may be some other cause for these issues? ## Hello, My husband is experiencing the same thing. He has since switched blood thinners. The pain is still so bad. Doctors say it’s potassium and mag...

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I stopped Xarelto, and replaced it with Pradaxa. My back pain and headaches stopped immediately. I did have a previous back injury from years ago. I think that it's related. But it went away in days. I think that people should know. I struggled for 2 years with serious back pain and headaches. So I hope this helps everyone on Xarelto. But I must stress the previous lower back injury for a couple of years back.

I was on xarelato for a month and had slight head aches. My dr said to go to warfrin, i have been on for a week and i have similar side effects. Has the warfrin exited yet. ## Hello, Chris! How are you? Headaches is actually listed by the FDA among the typical side effects of both medications. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, increased risk of bleeding and easy bruising. What do you mean by exited? Do you mean processed out of your body?

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I have been taking xarelto regularly for about 3 months. I am noticing when I have a drink I get very nauseous and the next day I have diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this? ## Drinking alcohol with most medications will worsen the side effects, according to FDA reports. You may also experience dizziness, and headaches. It is usually best not to drink while taking any prescription medication. They usually do not work well together. Alcohol can also cause additional blood thinning. How are you doing, now? ## I am now noticing that I get very nauseous when I take this medication I was taking it right before bed so It was hard to pin point where my nausea and diarrhea were coming from. I have changed the time I take it to around dinner and am not...

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Hi there I'm 45. F, After a Hysterectomy I discovered a pain in my back, after CT scan discovered a PV on my Lung. I was put on the 2 x 15mg xarelto and now on the 20mg for 6 mths. I now have 4 Months left to go and it is now when I am finding the side affects to be at their worst. Swollen/painful left foot, behind the knee, wrists, left side throat gland? and the dizzy spells, severe headaches, blurred vision. It's enough to keep me almost bed ridden! I have read the side effects on this sight and feel at ease, but I and planning on flying (24hr flight) and feel very anxious about it. As we will be living overseas for a year I'm also worried about just stopping the meds alone. but was advised to. any thoughts?? And any thoughts about flying back NOT on the Xarelto? Thanks i...

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I've had a migraine for almost 2 days. Past issues with these headaches are typically only resolved by taking ibuprofen. Problem is I am taking xarelto and I was told to only take Tylenol if I need pain relief. I have been taking Tylenol and it is not helping one bit. I thought my doctor said "occasionally" no more than 600mg of Advil would be okay, but I can't seem to reach anyone on the weekend. Please help! ## Hi Kyle, According to The University of Maryland Medical Center drug interaction tool, there is a high interaction potential between Advil and Xarelto. They go on to note that using an anticoagulant with a NSAID is generally not recommended, but because it may be needed in certain cases, you and your doctor should work together to find an appropriate dosing regi...

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ive been anticoagulated for 8 years. recently switched from lovenox to xarrelto. i am hoping the weight gain and the hairloss will diminish as i am lifelong on an anticoagulent. does anybody else know if these side effects end? ## Hello, Beatrice! How are you? No, from what others have said who also experienced it, such side effects do not go away. Many people have actually been unhappy with Xarelto and had to switch off of it. It may also cause joint/muscle aches and headaches. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I forgot to tell you people that being on Xarelto also has caused me to lose my hair. This has never happened to me before. ## Yes...me too. Hair loss, joint pain & weight gain on Xarelto has been acute and troublesome, for sure.

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I am a 39 yr old female. I had my 2nd open heart in Jan. to fix an AORCA & developed a sizeable DVT due to the closure device used when taking me off the pump. I had another surgery to remove the DVT & insert a stent & was sent home on Warfarin, Lovenox, plavix & aspirin. I had episodes of nosebleeds & blood in my urine which the doc said was probably due to the plavix & would likely stop in Mar. when I stopped the plavix. When the shots & warfarin didn't budge my INR they referred me to the clotting & bleeding specialist who put me on 20 mg of Xarelto daily & told me to take iron 3 times a day. I've been on the Xarelto 3 wks now & have lots of blood in my urine, headaches, weakness, & a lot of GI pain with nausea & vomiting. I hav...

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I've been on Xarelto for 6 months for a dvt and after neck surgery, was told to stop today, but I didn't ask why and wasn't told if I needed to watch for any problems from here on in. Is there a chance of issues by not taking it anymore? ## There are some risks, such as the possibility of rebound clots and the subsequent health problems they could cause, according to FDA reports, but it is always best to follow your doctor's instructions. Are you on any other medications? ## Hi I’m back after writing about the Xarelto medication I have been on for about 8 weeks, for PE 2 large clots and many small ones, There were no side effects when I was on 15mg twice a day and after Three weeks 20mg, I have experienced dizziness ,headaches,Tinnitus,and more recently painful kne...

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I've stopped taking xarelto and my heart medication (it's been twenty days). I never told my doctor and I don't plan on taking them ever. I'm still here, I've got no side effects, I'm 56 yrs old and I'm 350 lbs obese. I was put on them because my heart rate went to 233 beats a minute, an yes, I had artireal heart rythm. Oh, did I mention that I was on them for 18 months and I just went cold turkey? ## I've been on it for over three years at 20 mg due to a blood clot. I quit taking it on Monday per the hematologist. I've been having an annoying headache, and lots more energy. Once the headache is gone I think I'll feel like I used to three years ago. Has anyone had the headaches? Maybe it's not related. ## It's been over 36 days since I wen...

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I have had PE and am factor V Leiden. I used xarelto for six months but it made me suffer anxiety and breathlessness and depression, stiffness in joints. I swapped to eloquis and found the side effects are not so extreme but still there... Memory problems, joint pain , slight headaches and tiredness. Warfarin is sounding good ! Have heard about a herbal product called nattokinase that should be researched by drug companies. Sounds like a winner. Natural and no side effects. As I am 61 I would like to use something that I can use and stay healthy on! ## Hello, Caren! How are you doing? I'm very sorry about the problems you've had. However, all medications carry the risk of causing side effects, even natural herbal products. The difference is that since they've not been studie...

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I have been on this medication for over a year and I am getting sores all over my face, arms, legs, private areas and chest. They are red and looks like they have blood in them. They itch, so they are slow to heal. I also get headaches, tingling in ears and weight gain. Am I losing my mind or is it this medicine and what can be done about it. ## Hello, Sue! How are you? Yes, you are correct, those can be side effects of Xarelto, though the sores are not common. As listed by the FDA, you may also experience nausea, dizziness and joint pain. You should inform your doctor, as you may need to switch to a different medication. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have had test afther test and seen five doctors but no one is blaming the blood thinner Xeralta. I was on warifin before b...

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Xarelto 15 mg is prescribed for my non symptomatic a fib. I am 85 years old. I became dizzy, fell and was badly bruised on my right side and hip. No broken bones but drug makes me tired dizzy and tired; I hate it. I used to take low dose aspirin and have requested to go back to it. Before the new blood thinners came out enteric coated aspirin was the go to med. I had triple bypass 5 years ago, feel pretty well and just want to get off this drug. Anyone else feel the same? ## Hello, Edward! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem you're having. Yes, there are many other people that feel the same way and had bad experiences with this medication. The complaints vary from issues similar to yours, to severe headaches, severe bruising, and general pain, all of which the FDA does list...

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