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What Causes Sores On Leg While Having Xarelto?

I have been taking Xarelto, (total knee surgery) and have 3 sores on my leg that just will not go away.Used an antibiotic , and they don't go away (scab on the outside). Have read Xarelto will stay in my system for 2 years and I have wondered if I should e concerned. I see my surgeon next Tuesday and would like some intellengent conversation.
Tue, 16 Dec 2014
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xarelto being given for precaution purpose in major orthopedic condition to prevent thrombosis and this need to be continued till it is advise by the surgeon, if this is total knee replacement then this may take little long time to come around completely till then you have to be patience, you can discuss this with surgeon, have a nice day.
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What Causes Sores On Leg While Having Xarelto?

HI Well come to HCM xarelto being given for precaution purpose in major orthopedic condition to prevent thrombosis and this need to be continued till it is advise by the surgeon, if this is total knee replacement then this may take little long time to come around completely till then you have to be patience, you can discuss this with surgeon, have a nice day.