One of the most dangerous side effects is bleeding. Xarelto has no known antidote to stop incontrollable bleeds, while warfarin does, and this makes it difficult for doctors to treat patients. The drug’s manufacturers have yet to release information for doctors on how to treat this problem. Unfortunately, this leads to a number of deaths in emergency rooms.
This blood thinner also has a number other serious side effects. For instance, although the medication is supposed to stop blood clots and prevent heart attacks, information gathered from reports of FDA adverse events show that some patients may actually be at increased risk for serious clots. Patients who had hip or knee replacement surgery had the highest risk, according to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP). These clots may trigger strokes or heart attacks if they travel to the brain.
Patients who have spinal injections or other procedures are also at increased risk for developing blood clots in the spine that can cause permanent paralysis.
In general, Xarelto's side effects include:
