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Suggest Treatment For Rashes All Over The Body While On Plavix And Eliquisto

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Posted on Mon, 14 Nov 2016
Question: I recently had a pace maker installed. It works fine but the result is DVT of my left arm. They have put me on Eliquisto thin the blood (2.5 mg 2x) this is in combination with Plavix. The rash is breaking out everywhere
The doctor says I shouldn't get off because of the bossibility of further clots. I feel like Job
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Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
The medication may be changed

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,

You may discuss with your doctor the possibility of changing Eliquisto with Xarelto. It has less side effects of causing rash.

Take care

Come back if you have any further questions
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Suggest Treatment For Rashes All Over The Body While On Plavix And Eliquisto

Brief Answer: The medication may be changed Detailed Answer: Dear Sir, You may discuss with your doctor the possibility of changing Eliquisto with Xarelto. It has less side effects of causing rash. Take care Come back if you have any further questions