Question 1

What is Rivaroxaban used for?

Accepted Answer

Prevention and treatment of blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis), blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism), stroke prevention in people with irregular heartbeat, prevention of blood clots after hip or knee replacement surgery, prevention of heart attack and stroke in people with heart disease

Question 2

How do you take Rivaroxaban?

Accepted Answer

The dose depends on your condition. For blood clot treatment, the usual dose is 15 mg twice daily with food for the first 3 weeks, then 20 mg once daily with food. For stroke prevention with irregular heartbeat, it is usually 20 mg once daily with your evening meal. For clot prevention after surgery, it is usually 10 mg once daily with or without food. Always follow your doctor's specific instructions — do not adjust the dose on your own.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Rivaroxaban?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding from gums or nose more easily than normal, bruising easily, feeling dizzy, mild headache, stomach upset or nausea

Question 4

Who should not take Rivaroxaban?

Accepted Answer

People allergic to rivaroxaban, anyone with active serious bleeding (e.g. stomach ulcer that is bleeding, bleeding in the brain), people with severe liver disease, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and anyone already taking another blood thinner without a doctor's guidance.

Question 5

Is Rivaroxaban safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Rivaroxaban is not safe during pregnancy as it can cause serious bleeding and harm the unborn baby; it should also be avoided while breastfeeding — talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.

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