Rivaroxaban is sold under the brand name of Xarelto which is an extensively used prescription medication given as a blood thinner or anticoagulant. It is given to patients to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and avoid pulmonary embolism (PE) who have knee or hip replacement surgeries. The drug, by definition falls under the class of Xa inhibitors. In 2011, the FDA approved the drug to be a safe alternative for those who cannot tolerate anticoagulants. It became a popular medicine in no time, but unfortunately, were proved to be associated with plenty of negative health effects. The major side effects that can lead to xarelto legal compensation includes but not limited to: Stroke Hemorrhage Gastrointestinal bleeding Abnormal liver function Deep vein thrombosis Pulmonary embolism Spinal epidural hematoma Wound leakage and complications How do you know you have been affected by Xarelto? As a patient undergoing the medication of this blood thinner shou