Glyn John

[Gizziepickle]

I were on 3mg of Warfarin for a considerable time for AF which on a couple of occasions hospitalised me, on the last occasion gave me a pulse of 190 to 220, quite a while ago now, then a few months ago I were taken off Warfarin and prescribed 20mg 1 daily of Rivaoxaban, why such a high comparison dose to the Warfarin, and could I safely take Glucosamine for joints while on Rivaoxaban.

[Hidden]

20 mg is the standard dose for rivaroxaban - everybody has that unless and until they are put on the maintenance dose of 10 mg. You can certainly take glucosamine - there's not much you can't take with it, except perhaps turmeric and St John's wort. Only do remember to take it with food, or you'll have appalling indigestion!

[Gizziepickle in reply to Hidden]

Thank you very much for you’re expert information, kind regards Glyn.

[Hidden in reply to Gizziepickle]

Only expert in that I've been on rivaroxaban over 6 years now! It works differently to warfarin, so no need to watch what you eat, and only ones blood test a year for liver and kidney function.

[Gizziepickle in reply to Hidden]

Thank you mrsredboots for reassuring me.

[richard_jw]

Hi

Rivaroxaban can upset your digestive system if you are susceptible to this, apixaban is said to be better. 20mg is the standard dose of Rivaroxaban, but 2*5mg is standard with apixaban.

None of the anticoagulants treat the symptoms of AF, they do help prevent blood clots which help prevent some strokes.

[1498Sandpoet1498]

Check with your cardiologist, but mine recommended changing the dosage of your medication rather then restricting types of food.

My advantage is that I self test at home and have a dosage guide to assist me in maintaining my INR range of 2.5-3.5