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What Causes Nasal Bleeding While On Xarelto?
Question: My wife has a long term runny nose, from allergies. She has taken Xarelto for many years, but has experienced two nose bleeds in the past week. We are concerned; she is 75, does have A Fib, and COPD, however has NEVER SMOKED...................................
Brief Answer:
It's Dust Allergy.
Detailed Answer:
HI
Thanks for posting your query.
It seems your wife is having Allergic Rhinitis . It is an allergic condition most likely due to allergy to dust .
So she has to avoid dust exposure as much as possible . Your home ( especially her bedroom ) has to be very clean. her bedspreads and Pillow covers has to be washed every 2-3 days.
I recommend her to start using Duonase Nasal Spray ( Azelastine + Fluticasone ) every morning as soon as she gets up for 2 months. This shall reduce/ resolve her runny nose problem.
Nose bleeds is a complication of Xarelto but this drug is essential for A fib. You can discuss with your doctor and if possible a dose reduction of Xarelto can be done .
Hope this information was useful for you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask.
Regards.
It's Dust Allergy.
Detailed Answer:
HI
Thanks for posting your query.
It seems your wife is having Allergic Rhinitis . It is an allergic condition most likely due to allergy to dust .
So she has to avoid dust exposure as much as possible . Your home ( especially her bedroom ) has to be very clean. her bedspreads and Pillow covers has to be washed every 2-3 days.
I recommend her to start using Duonase Nasal Spray ( Azelastine + Fluticasone ) every morning as soon as she gets up for 2 months. This shall reduce/ resolve her runny nose problem.
Nose bleeds is a complication of Xarelto but this drug is essential for A fib. You can discuss with your doctor and if possible a dose reduction of Xarelto can be done .
Hope this information was useful for you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you Dr. Divakara: She has been using Ipratropium Bromide Nasal Solution 2 to 3 times/day, for the past 8 years. This was prescribed to help control a continuous nasal drip (runny nose). I suspect that this nasal solution is a contributing factor, and wonder if Duonase Nasal Spray is effective, but less harsh. Are there any other allergic conditions that you would suspect as contributors?
Brief Answer:
Change to Duonase.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Well I still recommend to switch over to Duonase which gives better control of runny nose than Ipratropium .
Other allergic conditions could be possibility but the chances are less. Conditions like Parasite infestation, hyper ige syndrome, food allergy etc .
Regards.
Change to Duonase.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Well I still recommend to switch over to Duonase which gives better control of runny nose than Ipratropium .
Other allergic conditions could be possibility but the chances are less. Conditions like Parasite infestation, hyper ige syndrome, food allergy etc .
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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