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Can Xarelto Be Taken Along With Dilantin?
Question: is it safe to take xarelto and dilantin 100 mg 1 a day
Brief Answer:
Yes inspite of the interaction
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Dilantin decreases the blood level of Xarelto due to its effect on liver and intestinal enzyme .
This can lead to less than expected effect of Xarelto.
Take care
Yes inspite of the interaction
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Dilantin decreases the blood level of Xarelto due to its effect on liver and intestinal enzyme .
This can lead to less than expected effect of Xarelto.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
you did not say if it is safe to do
this, also it seems to intensify the
dizziness and weakness, would that be the reason
for the dizziness,etc? XXXXXXX XXXX
this, also it seems to intensify the
dizziness and weakness, would that be the reason
for the dizziness,etc? XXXXXXX XXXX
Brief Answer:
Usually safe
Detailed Answer:
Dilantin decreases the effect of Xarelto but so its effect in preventing DVT may be reduced a little but not to a dangerous level So in the usual situation it is safe.
The swelling of the brain or interference with the blood flow is likeky to be the cause of dizziness.
It would be better to have a review with your treating doctor.
Usually safe
Detailed Answer:
Dilantin decreases the effect of Xarelto but so its effect in preventing DVT may be reduced a little but not to a dangerous level So in the usual situation it is safe.
The swelling of the brain or interference with the blood flow is likeky to be the cause of dizziness.
It would be better to have a review with your treating doctor.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
how can we reduce swelling in brain or increase blood flow XXXXXXX XXXX
Brief Answer:
Have to differentiate between the two and take appropriate medicine
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Sorry for the delay in replying. We live in two different time zones.
First of all you would require to ascertain from your treating doctor whether you have any brain edema which would require different medicines than the medicines to improve the brain blood flow.
Pentoxifyline ( Trental) is believed to help improve the blood flow. Another supplement which may help is Ginkgobiloba.
Have to differentiate between the two and take appropriate medicine
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Sorry for the delay in replying. We live in two different time zones.
First of all you would require to ascertain from your treating doctor whether you have any brain edema which would require different medicines than the medicines to improve the brain blood flow.
Pentoxifyline ( Trental) is believed to help improve the blood flow. Another supplement which may help is Ginkgobiloba.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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