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What Does Bleeding Gums When On Xarelto Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 9 May 2015

Question: Hi. I have been taking xarelto for 7 months with occasional gum bleeds. This week I bled every day (There is nothing wrong with my gums. My son is a dentist).I stopped taking the xarelto two nights ago and took 1 coated aspirin .325). When I woke up this morning I had blood on my pillow. Should I not take the aspirin for awhile? The doctor wouldn't call me .

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, stop aspirin

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for using HCM.

Aspirin is a blood thinner and interferes with clotting. Since you are bleeding everyday, it is prudent to stop aspirin for a while.

You can discuss with your doctor before you start taking aspirin again.

Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (8 minutes later)

What do you think of stopping the xarelto after 7 months as opposed to taking it for a year?

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Why was Xarelto prescribed?

Detailed Answer:
Why was Xarelto prescribed?

Please get back with the reason so as to suggest what to do.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta