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Xarelto and Paxlovid

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Xarelto and Paxlovid
July 27, 2022 09:21AM

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I remain on Xarelto after ablation..and no current AFib. I anticipate being on Paxlovid and my cardiologist tells me to continue the Xarelto even though i read it's contraindicated and can cause excessive bleeding. Any advice?

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Carey

Re: Xarelto and Paxlovid
July 27, 2022 10:39AM

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I assume you've been diagnosed with COVID? I would absolutely take them both. You can't stop the Xarelto after an ablation and COVID increases the risk of abnormal clotting. Bleed risk isn't what you need to be worried about right now.