Dabigatran vs Rivaroxaban

DabigatranDabigatran RivaroxabanRivaroxaban
Dabigatran is used to prevent blood clots from forming because of a certain irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation). Preventing these blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke. Dabigatran is also approved in Canada to prevent blood clots from forming in your legs or lungs after hip or knee replacement surgery. Dabigatran is an anticoagulant that works by blocking a certain substance (a type of clotting protein called thrombin) in your blood. Dabigatran should not be used to prevent blood clots from forming after mechanical heart valve replacements. If you had heart valve surgery, talk to your doctor about the best medication for you. Do not stop taking any medication, including dabigatran, without talking to your doctor first.Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. It is also used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood.
Alternatives
Warfarin, Coumadin
Warfarin, Enoxaparin, Apixaban
Reviews
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tackpatterson1 | 16.07.12
I have been taking Pradaxa since the first of the year. I have had no side effects. I have had two heart ablations since I started it. I like because there is no PT/INR testing.
Brightsoul | 12.04.12
I am scared of it. I do not know what I can eat with it or if it will interfer with my supliments, I have already experenced heart burn with it.
jet | 21.11.11
The only possible side effect I experienced was mild stomach discomfort for about the first ten days, no side effects since.
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Survivior | 27.10.13
The mid rate for effectiveness is because I really do not know yet if it is effective. Even my Dr. Said we really don't know if it's working. I do really enjoy the benefit of no testing, and no dietary restrictions. I have had no problems related to the medication other than some occasional bruising. I take this medication for 2 blood clotting disorders. I have had open heart surgery in the past year.