Pulmonary Embolism
"Was rushed to the hospital with pulmonary embolisms in both lungs - one pressing on the right ventricle of the heart - platelets so low after heparin drip they didn&#039;t think I would survive.  After a two hour trip in ambulance for an 11 day stay in major hospital, I was put on Xarelto twice a day for a week, then 20 mg daily.  That was the beginning of Feb. - 4 months ago - I have been on Xarelto daily since then with no side effects at all.  I was told I would have to be on it for life.  I don&#039;t have any diet restrictions, but I do stay away from grapefruit - that is my own choice.  I actually don&#039;t even realize I&#039;m on this med when I don&#039;t think about it."