Taking rivaroxaban

[Wellingtonboots1234]

Should I be worried if veins are raised whilst taking rivaroxaban? I've recently started taking it ( two weeks). Thank you for letting me join.

[Hidden]

Hi Wellingtonboots1234, Gosh that's a poser to me. I really don't know if it is significant or not. But I do always think with a new medication that, if anything unexpected and new pops up, it's worth asking! But unless another member of the group can help, I'd honestly recommend asking a health professional for the definitive answer, then you won't have to live with the worry that it might be significant.

[Suebo2 Moderator in reply to Hidden]

Raised veins are a sign of DVT so it all depends if it’s in one leg or all over your body? I would take some photos and have an e-consult with your GP. As others have said. , better safe than sorry. Good luck.

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I think everyone's veins are up just now as it's so unseasonably mild! But if it worries you, check with your specialist.

[Wellingtonboots1234]

Thank you for the advice will ask xxxxx

[Tofino5]

I'd give a call to the pharmacist if you are hesitant to contact your doctor.

[Pontlottyn]

I still have a haematoma just inside my left knee after about 5 years. Ugly red patch. I had several but the others faded away after I switched to Apixaban.Funny, I had bad Varicose Veins since age 19 and my surgeon cured them when I had a Stent in the Aorta, inserted thro the groin. He'd never coma across that before! Obviously the valves were affected...

[Bloodredroses]

My veins stand out if dehydrated . Back of hands . Try drinking more water . Plus the pinch skin spring back Test. If doesn’t spring back - dehydrated. Cold weather makes my veins stand out. Losing weight if unwell also . Less fat . Blood thinners and statins thin plaque and fat in one’s blood right? So veins stand out . I would not worry or panic . Photo to haematology team . NO 1 Throw sharp knives out. Buy pre chopped vegetables . Cutting one’s self is a shock . Wear a helmet if you ride wheels. Get rid of trip hazards in home . Are you on it temporarily or permanently . ?