I've been on Xarelto for ten years , have run a knife thru, my hand cut my finger almost off with a table saw , and many more cuts and bumps , without a problem , try getting off of it and in three weeks had blood clots in both lungs

i will be on them the rest of my life

Been on Eliquis for many years. Had blood clots in the lungs during pneumonia.
Was instructed that if I have a serious blow to the head one has to have a cat scan of the area immediately.
Brain bleeds equal to a stroke is possible. Cuts heal at a normal rate but always carry band aids for those
senior moments.
Roy

Glad you are doing well. I never had a beard before but grew the beginnings of one when recovering in the hospital. It's really grown now and just trim it. No shaving. Trapping? Weasel boxes close to the road...low maintenance and fun.

My left arm is covered with "Senior Tattoos"

I have been taking Eliquis for a few months. Still do not bleed very.much when cut.

Dr told us to have my wife take a baby aspirin every day, when we came home from the hospital after her bad stroke.
To help prevent another stroke

I take xarelto, it is expensive, cost me about $150 per month and I think the insurance pays around $300 per month.