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What Causes Bleeding While Coughing When On Xarelo?

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Posted on Wed, 5 Feb 2014
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Question : I got up this AM and am coughing up blood. I'm on xarelo as I'm in a fib
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Answered by Dr. Shashi Dangwal (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Blood while coughing is may be because of xarelto. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX The bleeding while coughing is because of xarelto that you are taking for atrial fibrillation. In my opinion, you should stop xarelto, get INR done and consult your physician who can prescribe an alternate form of anticoagulation.
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What Causes Bleeding While Coughing When On Xarelo?

Brief Answer: Blood while coughing is may be because of xarelto. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX The bleeding while coughing is because of xarelto that you are taking for atrial fibrillation. In my opinion, you should stop xarelto, get INR done and consult your physician who can prescribe an alternate form of anticoagulation.