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Can Propafenone And Xarelto Be Taken Together?
Am taking propafenone, am also on xeralto prescribed ciprofloxacin, plus other drugs such as cartilage. Don t some of these drugs have bad side effects when taken together? I have had a very bad side effect a day ago Are my doctors trying to kill me?
Sat, 24 Nov 2018
Hello,
It is not advisable to take Xarelto which is a blood thinner with either propafenone or ciprofloxacin.
Ciprofloxacin and propafenone increase the effects of xarelto (rivaroxaban) increasing the risk of bleeding.
You should talk to your doctor who may decrease the dose of xarelto if at all propafenone and/or ciprofloxacin has to be taken.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
It is not advisable to take Xarelto which is a blood thinner with either propafenone or ciprofloxacin.
Ciprofloxacin and propafenone increase the effects of xarelto (rivaroxaban) increasing the risk of bleeding.
You should talk to your doctor who may decrease the dose of xarelto if at all propafenone and/or ciprofloxacin has to be taken.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
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