Rivaroxaban and pregnancy
Rivaroxaban should not be taken during pregnancy.
If you take rivaroxaban and are planning to get pregnant or you become pregnant while taking it, speak to your doctor or specialist. You will need to be changed to a different medicine.
Rivaroxaban and breastfeeding
It may be OK to take rivaroxaban while breastfeeding, but talk to your doctor or pharmacist first.
Rivaroxaban gets into breast milk in very small amounts, and it is unlikely to cause side effects in your baby. However, we do not have very much information about rivaroxaban and breastfeeding, so your doctor may recommend a different medicine we know more about.
If your doctor says it's OK to take rivaroxaban while breastfeeding, then monitor your baby for any possible side effects.
Talk to your health visitor, midwife, pharmacist or doctor as soon as possible if:
- your baby is not feeding as well as usual
- your baby seems to bleed or bruise easily
- you have any other concerns about your baby
Rivaroxaban and fertility
There's no evidence to suggest that taking rivaroxaban reduces fertility in either men or women.
Speak to your doctor if you're trying to get pregnant.
Non-urgent advice: Tell your doctor if you're:
- trying to get pregnant
- pregnant
- breastfeeding