{"id":634198,"date":"2025-11-05T10:22:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T15:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=634198"},"modified":"2025-11-05T10:22:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T15:22:30","slug":"xarelto-dosing-for-dvt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/xarelto-dosing-for-dvt\/","title":{"rendered":"Xarelto dosing for DVT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/xarelto\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xarelto<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/xarelto-generic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rivaroxaban<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is a brand-name prescription blood thinner that\u2019s approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and several other conditions. Typical Xarelto dosing for DVT starts at one 15 mg oral tablet twice per day (a total of 30 mg daily) to stop existing clots from getting bigger and to prevent future clots. The Xarelto dose is gradually decreased for ongoing clot prevention. In this guide, we\u2019ll explain the dosing schedule most healthcare providers follow when prescribing Xarelto for DVT.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-xarelto-prescribed-for\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Xarelto prescribed for?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xarelto is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.janssenlabels.com\/package-insert\/product-monograph\/prescribing-information\/XARELTO-pi.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA approved<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><b>treat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep vein thrombosis, a blood clot that forms in a vein buried \u201cdeep\u201d within a muscle, often in a leg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulmonary embolism (PE), a condition where a blood clot breaks loose, travels to the lungs, and blocks an artery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DVT and PE (collectively known as venous thromboembolism or VTE) in people younger than 18 years who have already received another type of fast-acting blood thinner called a \u201cparenteral <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/anticoagulants\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anticoagulant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d for at least five days<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xarelto has FDA approval to <\/span><b>prevent <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DVT and subsequent PE in people getting knee or hip replacement surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VTE in people with short-term illnesses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood clots in people 2 years and older who have received the Fontan procedure for congenital heart disease<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The FDA has also approved Xarelto to <\/span><b>reduce the risk <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stroke and systemic embolism (traveling blood clots) in people with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (a type of rapid, irregular heartbeat that isn\u2019t caused by a problem in the heart valves)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recurring DVT or PE<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recurring VTE in people younger than 18 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major adverse cardiovascular events (e.g., heart attack, stroke, or heart-related death) in people with coronary artery disease\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major thrombotic vascular events (e.g., heart attack, stroke, DVT, or PE) in people with peripheral artery disease\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare providers sometimes prescribe Xarelto <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/off-label-prescription-drugs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">off-label<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8371988\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies suggest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it\u2019s a relatively safe and effective treatment for superficial vein thrombosis (a blood clot that forms in veins closer to the skin) and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs caused by clots that scar over) except in people with a mechanical heart valve or restricted blood flow in certain areas of the heart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/emberstreatmentcenter.com\/about\/our-staff\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elizabeth Rubin Ribak<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a clinical adviser at Embers Recovery in Phoenix, Arizona, says Xarelto is also sometimes used to treat left ventricular thrombus (a blood clot that forms in a specific area of the heart), antiphospholipid syndrome (blood clots caused by antibodies that erroneously target certain fats), cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (a blood clot that forms in a vein leading away from the brain), and peripheral artery disease (narrow arteries leading to the legs and arms).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"xarelto-dosing-for-dvt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xarelto dosing for DVT<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/xarelto\/dosage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xarelto dosing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for DVT is split into three phases: a three-week initial treatment dose, a six-month maintenance dose, and an optional long-term preventive dose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Xarelto doses provided below reflect the manufacturer\u2019s guidelines and aren\u2019t right for everyone. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust the dose of Xarelto if you\u2019re pregnant or have certain conditions, like kidney disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-initial-treatment-dose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Initial treatment dose<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The initial Xarelto treatment phase lasts 21 days (three weeks). There\u2019s a high risk of experiencing a second blood clot within 21 days of the first deep-vein clot, which is why a more aggressive treatment is prescribed during this time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bayer HealthCare AG and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the manufacturers of Xarelto, recommend a starting dose of one 15 mg tablet twice per day, for a total of 30 mg per day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/xarelto-without-insurance\/\"><b>How much is Xarelto without insurance?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-six-month-maintenance-dose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Six-month maintenance dose<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019re past the high-risk phase, your healthcare provider may lower the dose of Xarelto for about six months. It can take that long for existing blood clots to dissolve, and Xarelto ensures the clot doesn\u2019t get any bigger while simultaneously preventing additional clots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The typical Xarelto dose during this stage is one 20 mg tablet taken once per day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-ongoing-preventive-dose-if-recommended-by-your-healthcare-provider\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Ongoing preventive dose (if recommended by your healthcare provider)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who experience an unprovoked DVT (a blood clot with no known cause) have about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4544622\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a 22% chance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of developing another clot if they stop taking an anticoagulant like Xarelto. The risk increases each year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, your healthcare provider may keep you on Xarelto long-term to prevent future blood clots. Xarelto dosing for DVT prophylaxis (prevention) may be one 10 mg tablet or one 20 mg tablet once per day, depending on your health history and risk factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that not everyone needs to take Xarelto long-term. Provoked DVTs (those with a known cause, such as surgery or trauma) are less likely to happen again. In these cases, Xarelto may be discontinued after six months if your healthcare provider recommends doing so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<div id=\"coupon-cta\" class=\"coupon-cta master-template\">\n\t\t\t<p id=\"headline\">Save up to 80% on Xarelto with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t<p id=\"subheadline\">Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. 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In contrast, the popular anticoagulant warfarin requires a diet consistent in vitamin K and is associated with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/CIRCEP.121.007956\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">about 500<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> possible drug interactions. Warfarin also requires frequent blood monitoring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disadvantages of Xarelto include a high risk of bleeding, although bleeding can occur with any blood thinner. Brain bleeding can occur after an epidural or lumbar puncture. Eliquis has a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/eliquis-vs-xarelto\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lower risk of bleeding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than Xarelto.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your health care provider will consider the potential side effects and contraindications of each medication before prescribing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/deep-vein-thrombosis-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DVT treatment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"safety-considerations-when-taking-xarelto-for-dvt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety considerations when taking Xarelto for DVT<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xarelto shouldn\u2019t be taken by people with active pathological bleeding and is not recommended for use in people with prosthetic heart valves. Tell your healthcare provider about any medical conditions you have, as well as your medical and surgical history, including if you have liver or kidney problems, antiphospholipid syndrome, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also tell your provider if you have a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/druginfo\/meds\/a611049.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">history of numerous spinal punctures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or spinal surgery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies also suggest that Xarelto shouldn\u2019t be taken with drugs known as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23305158\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strong CYP3A4, P-gp, and Bcrp inhibitors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because they can affect how the body processes and eliminates the medication. Be sure to tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and OTC drugs, vitamins, and supplements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To improve the absorption of Xarelto, take it with food\u2014ideally with your evening meal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood clots can occur if Xarelto isn\u2019t taken exactly as prescribed. What do you do if you miss a dose of Xarelto?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For adults, if you take Xarelto once a day, take the missed dose as soon as you remember, if it\u2019s the same day. Go back to your regular schedule on the next day.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you take Xarelto twice a day to <\/span><b>treat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> DVT, take the missed dose as soon as you remember on that day. You can take two doses at the same time to make up for the missed dose. Go back to your regular schedule on the next day.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have coronary or peripheral artery disease and you take Xarelto twice a day to <\/span><b>reduce the risk<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of DVT, and miss a dose, continue your regular schedule\u2014do not take a double dose.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not sure what to do, check with your healthcare provider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call in refills to your pharmacy a few days early\u2014don\u2019t wait until the last minute. If there\u2019s a delay in refilling your prescription, be sure to ask the pharmacy for an emergency 72-hour supply. In the event of a Xarelto shortage, talk to your healthcare provider right away about starting another anticoagulant.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Falling is especially dangerous while taking Xarelto due to the risk of internal bleeding, so seek medical attention right away if you fall or are in any kind of accident. You may also notice more bruises than usual. Talk to your healthcare provider if any bruises are especially large and painful, show signs of infection (like heat and swelling), or seem to get bigger instead of healing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seek emergency care if you notice any of the following, as it could be a sign of internal bleeding, a new blood clot, or an allergic reaction to Xarelto:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/blood-in-stool-causes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood in stool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, urine, or vomit (may look brown, black, tarry, or have the appearance of coffee grounds)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coughing up blood\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nosebleeds that last longer than 10 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive menstrual bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive gum bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unexplained pain or swelling in the abdomen, back, legs, or arms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numbness or a pins-and-needles feeling in your legs and feet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itching, rash, or hives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty breathing or swallowing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"bottom-line\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bottom line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In people with DVT, Xarelto is initially prescribed at 30 mg per day (15 mg twice daily) to prevent existing blood clots from growing and stop new clots from forming. After the greatest risk of blood clot formation has passed, the dose is usually decreased by the healthcare provider to 20 mg per day for ongoing prevention. Depending on what caused the initial blood clot, some people may continue to take Xarelto indefinitely, while others can stop the medication after about six months. Your healthcare provider will guide you on how to take Xarelto for your condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xarelto is effective when taken as prescribed. Taking too much or too little Xarelto increases the risk of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/xarelto-side-effects\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like severe bleeding and recurring blood clots. Don\u2019t change the Xarelto dose or stop it completely without talking to a healthcare professional.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Xarelto (rivaroxaban) is a brand-name prescription blood thinner that\u2019s approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and several other conditions. 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