Xarelto approved for atrial fibrillation

[My Flight Surgeon]

The FAA has now approved Xarelto for the prevention of clot formation in atrial fibrillation. Pradaxa is NOT approved. Prior to this, the only approved treatment was warfarin (Coumadin) which required frequent blood testing.

 

[I_Money]

Would you recommend taking it? Isn't there a lot of concern about no reversal agent?

 

[My Flight Surgeon]

It has adverse effects but so does warfarin. People need to discuss the risk/benefit ratio with their physician.