I have been on warfarin for 4 months after suffering a dvt but my inr is all over the place so I asked the nurse at the anti coat clinic about switching to rivaroxaban
She said I would need a blood test first. I went to my doctor yesterday (for something else) & mentioned stopping warfarin, he wrote me a prescription for rivaroxaban right there,
Told me to miss my dose of warfarin today then start rivaroxaban tomorrow. I'm supposed to have my blood tested tomorrow for my inr so rang the clinic to cancel & that's it. Is this the usual protocol?
Should I have any other blood tests? I. Happy as no more blood tests but it all just seems a bit too simple. Has anyone else who's changed over done it this way?
I was on Warfarin for a year and was offered Apixaban for life as they could not find out the cause of my clot and could therefore not rule out I would have another. The same as you, I took no more Warfarin, had a day with nothing and started Apixaban. I have had no more blood tests or doctors/consultants visits since but my consultant copied me in on a letter to my GP asking her to make me an appointment with him at any time should I request it, he would be happy to see me. Its so much better on Apixaban. My consultant pressed on me the need to always carry the medi alert card or better still get a bracelet (which I have for a few pounds from Ebay, you can get the message made to order).
The doctor explained to me that although there is no antidote, it leaves the body really quickly, that is why you have to take it twice daily, in a few hours its gone.
What I am looking forward to most of all is my cranberry juice cocktails this Christmas! A sea breeze - vodka, orange and cranberry juice is my favourite!
