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Is xarelto table 15 mg good to blood clot lung for 6 month and what side effect?

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Dr. Tarik Hadid answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology

Yes but..: Treatment withr xarelto is 15 mg twice a day for 21 days then 20 mg once a day after that.. Duration depends on several factors but most people require 3-6 month. Xarelto 15 mg once a day is used to prevent blood clots in individuals with irregular heart beats (atrial fibrillation). It is not an adequate dose for treatment of blood clots.

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Answered 12/13/2015

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A member asked:

Is xarelto table 15 mg good to blood clot lung for 6 month and what side effect?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tarik Hadid answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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