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karen47506
karen47506

I had blood clots in my lungs 3 months ago. I am on xialtro. I need surgery at the 6 month mark. I am nervous to come off xialtro Has anyone done that ?

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  • pebbalita
    pebbalita karen47506

    Posted

    The spelling I BLIEVE is Xarelto If it is the same drug which I took for 18 months for AFIN (heart flutter)  and Unfortunately cause for ME an internal bleed or Himotoma   (SP? ) because it was too strong for what I believe wa smy weight and height 5' 2"  115 lbs....so I asked my doctor to give me a milder form of anticoagulant named ELIQUIS . I have been taking  ELIQUIS 2.5 mg and thank God no adverse reactions...

    I would NOT RECOMMEND that you arbetrarally  STOP the Xarelto without a Specialists opinion as iif so YOU WOULD BE PRONE TO A STROKE..Please ask a specialist  perhaps a Flabotemist ... Good Luck 

    • karen47506
      karen47506 pebbalita

      Posted

      Thanks! Yes dr is involved with the process of stopping for surgery
  • charlene85909
    charlene85909 karen47506

    Posted

    I am on Pradaxa for life due to blood clot history. Thank God it has a Antidote called Praxbind. I also need surgery to remove my ovaries due to growing cyst.  I know days before you have to stop taking it. I don't know if your medication has a antidote.  I am scared being you hear stopping can cause a stroke. Don't ever stop without talking to your doctor. But I feel you. I 

    • pebbalita
      pebbalita charlene85909

      Posted

      OH NO Charlene my LONG message has disappeared Grrrr

      long story short.. the surgeon and Cardiologist should be aware of your RISK

      They often use a drug which is nick named  "a Bridge " to prevent strok during op days and before and after .There are several on the market and THEY should advise what is best for you depending on  your weight,and heart function... Good Luck 

    • karen47506
      karen47506 charlene85909

      Posted

      I also need a cyst removed from my liver Dr says it will be safe after being on blood thinner for 6 months to come off but I am nervous, but must have surgery so no choice
  • pebbalita
    pebbalita karen47506

    Posted

    I know how you feel I need 3 surgeries . 2 molar teeth Teeth extractions, Colon problem, and mastectomy  Implant hardened causing HARD deformed implant in my breast. ..I am also afraid , or WAS when on Xarelto..But my other dr feels that because the milder EIQUIS stays in the system only 12 hours  so maybe I can stop  the Eliquis 12 hours before the OP,  then the OP and stay ff another 12 hours...So I will ask the surgeon if he thinks it OK..He Vetoed ANY ops for me at my age 78 with AFIB...so he and the Cardiologist will not risk an op...IF our antidote is ready soon THEN I MAy have it..although risky due to  my age and heart "health   Good Luck

    WEE NEED MORE INFO AND RESULTS FROM SURGEONS WHO HAVE OPERATED ION THOSE OF US USING THE NEWR NO ANTIDOTE DRUGS...

    • karen47506
      karen47506 pebbalita

      Posted

      Did you have your surgery I am having mine in April and need to stop xialtro
    • charlene85909
      charlene85909 pebbalita

      Posted

      I am on Pradaxa they have the antidote called Praxbind. Is there a chance of maybe switching over before surgery so there is a antidote.
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