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How Long Elepuis Should Be Taken For Soft Thrombus In Leg?

my doctor put me on elepuis because i had a blood clot. he didnt do any blood work should of h?. I have good bp normally. could lose a few pounds and probably should exercise . was on birth control am 47.he started be at 2 pills 2 times daily for first week and 2 pills a day after. my soft thrombus is in my leg. He said I need to be on this 3 mths mayby life. I think I should get a second opinion. what do you think
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

After a blood clot , it is important to be on an anticoagulant , at least for a short time (in some cases a prolonged time), to prevent another clot from occurring.
There is a risk of a second clot, unfortunately this is a well known possibility.

In terms of blood tests, they are not generally required with elequis, blood monitoring is also not required.
It is one of the advantages of the newer anticoagulants.

If you are still unsure, you should get a second opinion.

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How Long Elepuis Should Be Taken For Soft Thrombus In Leg?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic After a blood clot , it is important to be on an anticoagulant , at least for a short time (in some cases a prolonged time), to prevent another clot from occurring. There is a risk of a second clot, unfortunately this is a well known possibility. In terms of blood tests, they are not generally required with elequis, blood monitoring is also not required. It is one of the advantages of the newer anticoagulants. If you are still unsure, you should get a second opinion. I hope this helps