Vivid Dreams And Nightmares

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Hi all, I have been taking Rivaroxaban (UK name for Xarelto) since November 2015 and I have a number of issues, most of which have been mentioned on here already, like joint pain and fatigue but on thing I don't see anyone else mention is having seriously vivid dreams, to the point where I wake up in a sweat and breathing rapidly with a fast heart rate too. Some dreams are quite violent or a bit gory, like I was being chased by Russians (FFS)! A few nights ago I dreamt I was picking hard skin off my feet, but the whole of the sole of my foot came away leaving raw red flesh! I cannot be alone, surely???

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This medication has been known to cause sleep disorders and almost any medication risks causing vivid dreaming, so it's not really unusual. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and easy bruising.

Are you on any other medications that might be contributing to the problem?

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I have been on xarelto for a few years and I too experience anywhere from vivid, down right bizarre dreams, to frightening terrifying dreams. My husband tells me I wake up out of a dead sleep crying or yelling. This all seems to have started around the time I was placed on xarelto.

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I also have very vivid dreams since taking Xarelto. Other side effects are weight gain, tingling in my stomach, achy joints, and sore feet. I am an athletic 45 yr old male with persistent AFIB. Not sure what to do? My Dr suggested maybe switching to Eliques, but I'm sure that's no picnic either. Any suggestions? Uggh

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