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Can Eliquis And Xarelto Cause Swollen Foot And Ankle?
Question: Does Eliquis or Xarelto cause swelling of foot and ankle? I have been diagnosed with VTD. Never had this condition before taking Xarelto.
Brief Answer:
They cause edema of the feet and ankles
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
Noted the history and understood your concerns.
Yes, Both the Eliquis and Xaralto, the blood thinners are known to cause peripheral edema that is edema of the ankles and feet as a side effect.
But need to be taken as these are life saving.
Please do not stop or alter unless your treating Doctor advises so.
I hope this answers your query.
Please feel free if to ask any relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
With Regards.
They cause edema of the feet and ankles
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
Noted the history and understood your concerns.
Yes, Both the Eliquis and Xaralto, the blood thinners are known to cause peripheral edema that is edema of the ankles and feet as a side effect.
But need to be taken as these are life saving.
Please do not stop or alter unless your treating Doctor advises so.
I hope this answers your query.
Please feel free if to ask any relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
With Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Are there any other blood thinners that do not cause this painful swelling?
I am an active person and need to get around normally to do my job. Will I have this condition as long as I am on Xarelto?
I am an active person and need to get around normally to do my job. Will I have this condition as long as I am on Xarelto?
Brief Answer:
As detailed.
Detailed Answer:
It is not certain which blood thinners can cause such a problem and which may not; this is usually subjective hence it is the onus on your treating Doctors to change over to the ones that may not cause such a problem.
Other blood thinners that may not cause such a problem are few like low dose Aspirin and other anti-platelet medicines. Other are like Warfarin and Dabigatram.
All these medications need a valid prescription, regular blood tests and under guidance of your treating Doctor/s.
As detailed.
Detailed Answer:
It is not certain which blood thinners can cause such a problem and which may not; this is usually subjective hence it is the onus on your treating Doctors to change over to the ones that may not cause such a problem.
Other blood thinners that may not cause such a problem are few like low dose Aspirin and other anti-platelet medicines. Other are like Warfarin and Dabigatram.
All these medications need a valid prescription, regular blood tests and under guidance of your treating Doctor/s.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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