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2018-01-12 00:57:33
I was diagnosed with A-fib and had an ablation procedure in October. I have a heart monitor now to see if the procedure worked. Meanwhile, I've had problems on Xarelto and the price was outrageous. I call my heart doctor and was prescribed Eliquis. I have medicare, a supplemental plan and a prescription plan but with this the medication would cost me $128 per week, $548 per year. What if I decide to use aspirin and take my chances?
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Xarelto or Eliquis are given for keeping your heart free of clots. ASPIRIN IS NOT ENOUGH FOR THAT. A cheaper option is warfarin or coumadin. But they requires monthly blood tests and have some dietary restrictions. Please talk to your cardiologist about these options.

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