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Is Ceasing From Xarelto Before A Colonoscopy And Endoscopy Safe?
I am Having a colonospy and enospy on the 30 and after on the 5th I am having my bladder checked and both need me to stop xarelto first 3 days prior and then 2 days prior-so I would be stopping tomorrow for Thursday and then taking it Friday and Saturday and stopping again,I have Afib and had a blood clot in my left lung on black Friday 2103 -So is this safe
Fri, 21 Apr 2017
Hello,
I understand your concern.
Discontinuing Xarelto prior to these procedures reduces the chances for increased bleeding.
On the other hand, you have A fib, which has an increased tendency to cause blood clots.
Ultimately, taking a leap of faith and weighing risks and priorities is what you will have to do.
For peace of mind, please discuss this with your cardiologist.
I hope this helps.
Wishing you all the best.
I understand your concern.
Discontinuing Xarelto prior to these procedures reduces the chances for increased bleeding.
On the other hand, you have A fib, which has an increased tendency to cause blood clots.
Ultimately, taking a leap of faith and weighing risks and priorities is what you will have to do.
For peace of mind, please discuss this with your cardiologist.
I hope this helps.
Wishing you all the best.
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