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Xarelto vs. Rythmol: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Xarelto and Rythmol. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 247,406 people who take Xarelto and Rythmol, and is updated regularly.

What is Xarelto?

Xarelto has active ingredients of rivaroxaban. It is often used in atrial fibrillation/flutter. eHealthMe is studying from 212,377 Xarelto users. Check the latest studies of Xarelto.

What is Rythmol?

Rythmol has active ingredients of propafenone hydrochloride. It is often used in atrial fibrillation/flutter. eHealthMe is studying from 3,638 Rythmol users. Check the latest studies of Rythmol.

On Jul, 04, 2026

247,406 people who take Xarelto and Rythmol are studied.

Xarelto vs Rythmol drug comparison reports.

Drugs being compared in this study:

  • Rythmol (propafenone hydrochloride)
  • Xarelto (rivaroxaban)

Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:

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Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:

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Drug effectiveness:

Xarelto:

  • not at all: 3.75 %
  • somewhat: 12.06 %
  • moderate: 27.38 %
  • high: 42.87 %
  • very high: 13.94 %

Rythmol:

  • not at all: 1.9500000000000002 %
  • somewhat: 14.06 %
  • moderate: 20.7 %
  • high: 41.02 %
  • very high: 22.27 %

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How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on rivaroxaban and propafenone hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Xarelto and Rythmol, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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