Is It Safe To Have Marijuana Along With Xarelto?

Posted on Thu, 27 Nov 2014

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Thu, 27 Nov 2014 Answered on

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Question : I take xarelto (rivaroxaban} 20 mg, oxycontin 20 mg and sertaline Sandoz (zoloft 100 mg} daily. I was wondering if it's dangerous for me to have a few puffs on a marijuana joint?

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Marijuana strictly not advised in your case.

Detailed Answer:
Hi .

I Understand your query and concern.

Its really not safe to have marijuana even in small doses since there is high degree of unfavourable drug interaction with rivaroxaban and oxycontin.

Marijuana even in small doses in your case can cause rapid elevations of blood pressure leading to acute heart failure.

I strictly recommend not to resort to the use of marijuana as its potentially harmful in your case.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (1 hour later)

Why would they have been prescribed together if they interact? Should I worry?

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need not worry if you have stopped using marijuana.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

You need not worry if you have stopped the usage of marijuana.

Regarding the possible drug interactions, I advise you to visit your prescribing doctor and discuss the same.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari