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Which blood thinner is better eliquis or
I am suffering with atrial fibrillation and grave hyperthyroid for 14 months.
I have been taking blood thinner eliquis 5mg twice a day. This tablet is very expansive.
I was advised that i can change from eliquis 5 mg twice a day to rivarox 15 mg once day.
Is Rivarox as effective as eliquis?
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Dr. Ajeya N. Ukadgaonkar
Interventional Cardiologist
13 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Yes it is equally effective
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Dr. Sivabal V
Cardiologist
11 yrs exp
Thiruvananthapuram
Yes both are equally effective.
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