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After a pulmonary embolism 5 years ago, I was diagnosed with thrombophilia. I am now taking Rivaroxaban 20mg.

I live in Cyprus, where monitoring is minimal, so I can't refer to a specialist with any issues. My age group (50) is soon coming up as eligible for the covid vaccination, so I am starting to get anxious after recent news reports, as to whether the AZ vaccine is safe. My GP has advised against it, but the other alternatives here (Pfizer and Moderna) are snapped up as soon as they are available.

Has anyone else with the same condition received any advice from specialists regarding covid vaccines?

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mrsredboots

From my understanding, the risk of clots with the vaccine is real, but minimal - and about 100-fold less than the risk of clots should you catch Covid-19. If you *can* get Pfizer, I would, but if you can't, then get the Astra Zeneca - you would be very, very unfortunate not to be fine!

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nutrimar

Always follow the advice of your GP, as they know you. If they say the AZ isn't suitable for you, then it isn't. You'll have to be patient and wait for either of the others to become readily available.

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Squarkyboy

I haven’t had the same condition as you mentioned, but I am suffering with a DVT in my leg and have been taking Rivaroxoban 20 mg for over 7 months now. Had the AZ vaccine in Feb and was fine. I think you will be very unlucky to get additional clots from the AZ vaccine.

in reply to Squarkyboy

I had the az vaccine in March and was fine as well.

I think you have to be very very unlucky to get clots from the vaccine!

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Jomomo in reply to Squarkyboy

I have gotten 5 more blood clots

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Kriket

I take the same medication and my GP did not advise against and the nursing staff also told me that it was ok and I have had the AZ vaccine with no issues many weeks agoYour GP may know something specific about your physiology that is pertinent to his view so please be guided by them.

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highlander777

hello - I am on blood thinners and had the AZ one in March and I am fine , My surgeon who is a leg specialist said it would be fine. Would say he is more qualified than the Doc

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Suebo2Moderator

As you are on an anticoagulant the risk is very very low. It’s very low anyway with the vaccine.

What we all need to remember that nothing is guaranteed totally safe and we take risks every day.

Think about risk of an accident in your car etc.

Good luck

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tillie

Like yourself PE 5yrs ago put on rivaroxaban. Having SLE concerned me more but had AZ with no bother.

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