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AllyJay
5 years agoMember
Wasn't sure whether to laugh or run.
I'm afraid this will be a somewhat convoluted post, but here goes. I've been on Warfarin (blood thinner) for over twenty years now, which means either weekly or fortnightly blood tests. Needless to sa...
Afraser
5 years agoMember
@AllyJay
I was thankful for anything and while there are some scare stories about Xarelto I’ve been on it for nearly eight years with no problems. Warfarin is incredibly well tested, stable and proven. My heart is healthy just the electrics are a bit eccentric. Beta blockers keep the rate stable and Xarelto is ‘just in case’, the irregularity might encourage clotting. Also really good for long distance air flights ....if we ever get overseas again!
I was thankful for anything and while there are some scare stories about Xarelto I’ve been on it for nearly eight years with no problems. Warfarin is incredibly well tested, stable and proven. My heart is healthy just the electrics are a bit eccentric. Beta blockers keep the rate stable and Xarelto is ‘just in case’, the irregularity might encourage clotting. Also really good for long distance air flights ....if we ever get overseas again!