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Can Xarelto Be Taken Along With Dilantin?

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Posted on Fri, 16 Oct 2015
Question: is it safe to take xarelto and dilantin 100 mg 1 a day
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes inspite of the interaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Dilantin decreases the blood level of Xarelto due to its effect on liver and intestinal enzyme .
This can lead to less than expected effect of Xarelto.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (2 hours later)
you did not say if it is safe to do
this, also it seems to intensify the
dizziness and weakness, would that be the reason
for the dizziness,etc? XXXXXXX XXXX

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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Usually safe

Detailed Answer:
Dilantin decreases the effect of Xarelto but so its effect in preventing DVT may be reduced a little but not to a dangerous level So in the usual situation it is safe.
The swelling of the brain or interference with the blood flow is likeky to be the cause of dizziness.
It would be better to have a review with your treating doctor.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (29 hours later)
how can we reduce swelling in brain or increase blood flow XXXXXXX XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (38 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Have to differentiate between the two and take appropriate medicine

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Sorry for the delay in replying. We live in two different time zones.
First of all you would require to ascertain from your treating doctor whether you have any brain edema which would require different medicines than the medicines to improve the brain blood flow.
Pentoxifyline ( Trental) is believed to help improve the blood flow. Another supplement which may help is Ginkgobiloba.
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Can Xarelto Be Taken Along With Dilantin?

Brief Answer: Yes inspite of the interaction Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome and thanks for your query. Dilantin decreases the blood level of Xarelto due to its effect on liver and intestinal enzyme . This can lead to less than expected effect of Xarelto. Take care