Rivaroxaban vs Warfarin
 | Rivaroxaban |  | Warfarin |  |
| Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. It is also used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. | Warfarin is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body. Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Conditions that increase your risk of developing blood clots include a certain type of irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation), heart valve replacement, recent heart attack, and certain surgeries (such as hip/knee replacement). | |||
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| Add Rivaroxaban review The mid rate for effectiveness is because I really do not know yet if it is effective. Even my Dr. Said we really don't know if it's working. I do really enjoy the benefit of no testing, and no dietary restrictions. I have had no problems related to the medication other than some occasional bruising. I take this medication for 2 blood clotting disorders. I have had open heart surgery in the past year. | Add Warfarin review I had multiple PE's after a rough winter of coughing and pain in my lungs. I could not take deep breaths and was given steroids and antibiotics on 2 different trips to Dr. because I wasn't getting better. These of course still did not work so my Dr. thought he better check me for blood clots. Yep, I had plenty in my lungs along with some dead lung tissue due to damage. I was in the hospital a week ... I take the drug because I have been told that I have to - I have had two episodes of DVT/PEs and am now on the drug 'for life'. The only problem with the medication is that it has been difficult to keep it regulated. It is always too high or too low. I have had lumbar surgery since being on the warifin. I was off for a few weeks and now it's difficult getting back regulated again. | |||
