Question:
Does Xarelto (rivaroxaban) reduce blood clots in my legs or lungs better than warfarin?
Answer:
No
MedHead Confidence Score: 5
Amount Saved: $430 per month cost for Xarelto
MedHead Message:
If you are being treated for a blood clot in your leg (deep vein thrombosis), or a blood clot in your heart (pulmonary embolus), then there is no difference in outcomes with warfarin v. Xarelto. That’s over $5,000 savings per year. That’s nice! Now go visit Nice (France)!
References:
1. EINSTEIN-PE Investigators, Buller HR, Prins MH, et al. Oral rivaroxaban for the treatment of symptomatic pulmonary embolism. N Engl J Med 2012;366:1287-97. 2. https://www.goodrx.com/xarelto 3. https://www.goodrx.com/warfarin
