This stuff can kill you. I'm sure it is a good thing for some folks, but it can cause terrible side effects. After six weeks I stopped taking it.I spent 5 days in hospital twice. Side effects lasted for over 3 months, including nosebleed, anemia (no blood cell production), problems eliminating, thrush(horrible), no appetite. Drs could find no reason for anemia after extensive tests(bone marrow biopsy), and sent me home three months ago on Hospice care to die.I'm almost fully recovered now. I'm 81, and holding on well. Be careful!
I'm losing hair . After 5 blood thinner vaccines ... it's been 6 months and I'm still getting patches of hair loss including my beard .. this stuff kills u. Stay away.
My recent bout with an Eliquis side effect was 5 bleeding Varacees (bleeding esophagus and stomach ulcers.) I got off the Eliquis and my platelete count came back up to normal quickly. I have AFIB so I'm getting the Watchman procedure done and nerve ablasion procedures don't now. To get away from the blood thinners
I have taken it for years with no problem, except that I like Cinnamon and cinnamon is a blood thinner. If you take or eat cinnamon along with Eliquis you may develop nose bleeds or other bleeding. Don’t take any supplements that are natural blood thinners without checking with your Doctor.
@@MrJameslf5461 I’m 38 years old and was recently in a car accident 6 months ago and suffered a broken ankle in 4 places. To make long story short after 4 surgeries and being discharged from hospital my ankle/leg gave me pain about 2 weeks later. I went bacc to the ER and they found a DVT blood clot in my calf area. Anyway I was prescribed eliques 5mg starter pack and was told I should take it for 6 months. After 2 months I had a few nose bleeds after 5months my insides felt strange nothing like prior to taking the medication. Anywho I went to my pcp and was told the blood clot was gone so I took the eliques for my last month and stopped cold turkey. I’m happy it helped with the clot but taking it was very uncomfortable it made me drowsy at times I had strange dreams the bleeding was the worst part and like I said it just had my insides feeling different ever since. I’ve been off now for about a month and everything is going well. My ankle is still healing I have plate and screws in it. God bless you Mr James.
I've had no problems so far other than the Thrombocytopenia and it certainly beats Coumadin/Warfarin and all the tests. I reduced my Eliquis dosage at one point to 25% of recommended dosage as an "unapproved by my doctor test" and my platelette count did come way back up to about 80% or normal. I then took the dosage up to 1/2 recommended daily dosage and the plateletter count sagged again to about 60% of normal, which the tell me is ok so I left it there. If they (Doctors) told you the truth all the time people would start to question why they are paying absurdly high medical costs for such shabby service and performance. After all, if you had your plumber come in to fix leaky pipes but he told you he couldn't fix the leaks, you sure as hell wouldn't pay him, would you?
Damn 11 years? May I ask why? I was on eliquis due to DVT from a tight splint after my ankle surgery. My blood clot was gone within a month maybe faster. I took eliquis for 5 months and was done after that. All doctors do is proscribe medication 💊 there’s natural ways to heal yourself for instance one is beat juice it is very good for blood flow. Anywho after I stopped taking the eliquis thank god I’ve been good without any problems. I’m happy it worked but I refuse to take that for years or the rest of my life 🙏
@@indesdaryl that wasn’t nice. It’s true but it wasn’t nice. I was on eliquis for a DVT for 5 months. My blood clot was gone within a few weeks though.
You didn't mention a side effect of Eliquis that is Thromocytopenia or low platelette count. I have this condition and not one of my doctors including my Hemotologist will acknowledge this condition can be caused by Eliquis which I take. Even though medical studies now indicate it is possible and does happen. I have major joint arthritic pain and now a case of shin splints that are very painful. My doctors tell me to take NSAIDS to reduce the inflammation until I remind them I am on Eliquis and they shut up and have no suggestions other than hot and cold compresses. But they still take my money!! I'm temped to go back on Aspirin and treat the pain and just quit the Eliquis. After all Aspirin was used for years to prevent blood clots successfully. Why not now? and the answer is ....... Eliquis is a lot more profitable that Aspirin and makes the companies selling these blood thinners a lot more money!! Mean time we older people suffer in pain because of a poor and financially corrupted pharmaceutical system.
I have been on Eliquis for 7 months now, and I have muscle and joint pain that I think is due to the Eliquis!! The makers of Eliquis say that it should not cause muscle and joint pain, but if you Google "side effects of Eliquis in the elderly" (I am 70), the 1st thing mentioned under "Major side effects of Eliquis in the elderly" is MUSCLE AND JOINT PAIN!!! I can hardly use my left hand anymore; I have great difficulty in bending my fingers (3 of my fingers on my left hand I can bend about halfway, or less, toward my palm); so my left hand is almost crippled; my left wrist feels like it is broken; I have to be very careful; if I turn my hand a certain way, I can go from "0" pain to a "9.5" ... INSTANTLY!! I immediately grab my hand/ wrist and it takes about 30 seconds for the pain to subside!! NO FUN!!!!! I had an apptmt scheduled with a orthopedic wrist Dr. but had to cancel; I need to reschedule.
@@pkmr5284 Are you also on any cholesterol medicines i.e. statins? Those can also cause muscle and joint pain. Either way, I would definitely contact your doctor and let them know about your reactions. Maybe they can switch you?
That's frustrating. Finding docs who actually listen is a real channel. I am finding that, sadly, cardiologists are the worst! They don't like patients who are proactive, question, and ask for justification for medication and procedures.
Just started taking Eliquis yesterday morning, following Heparin treatment for Pulmonary Thrombosis. The discount program is saving me a ton of money!!!
My mother was on that for 11 days. She almost bled out! She was down to 25% of blood left in circulation. No mention of this side affect!!!! But what do doctors care, they still get paid.
@@raniasham3176 yes and no. She has a leaking heart valve. Same doctor diagnosed her put her on that medication which prevents clotting. Any bleed will become a gusher. Even a paper cut. Instead of having 2 to 5 years left she may be lucky to make it past summer.
@@raniasham3176 my mother just came home from another icu vacation from this medication. Her lower intestinal track has several bleeds which require extensive surgery but with the amount of blood loss she will never survive the surgery. Thanks eliquis, you just killed my mother. She's only 71.
I use to take , Fish oil, Vitamin E , Aspirin and Plavix. I felt so much better then having to take Eliquis and cheaper too. Doctor said a big no to the remedies I was taking and I feel worse taking the expensive Eliquis.
... I learnt that the cost of eliquis is lower than I was thinking ... even after the first month coupon ( Michigan ) ... a big relief ... been on Warfarin 5mg/daily for years now ... and going in to get a blood draw takes longer and longer ... one benefit is no more blood draws with eliquis ...
If you're a woman on this, I feel for you. It caused my periods to become so heavy and last for months at a time! Lost so much blood I had to take iron pills to boost my hemoglobin. Ended up having an ablation to take care of that problem, and now I am spitting up blood in the AM. Cardiologist basically said take the good with the bad. 🤨
I was on about 5 blood thinners in the hospital fir the first time! Was discharged with Pradaxa - then Warfarin! I itched for a month! Stomach pain - finally had enough and I quit! Now pursuing alternatives! I had just as soon be dead!! Interestingly itching is not mentioned up front on their leaflets - buried in the very back it says itching is a symptom of a very serious allergic reaction! But doctors only know drugs - any other treatment you are on your own!
@@bettyweimer394 I quit Eliquis (Apixiban) after 3 years of it. I went Natural path and bought Nattokinase & Serrapeptase and it is incredible just how fast it worked to stop my stroke, blood clots and pain. One week !!!
I have been on Eliquis, for 4 months, with no issue up to now. I do'nt like the idea of taking it.for the rest of my life, but i see how it goes. Thanks for.this very Excellent.Videp.
... would rather be on warfarin the rest of my life ... Eli quest just cost too much period ... and what about any new drugs that come along ? ... they might turn out better than Eli quest ... give me warren and INR blood work ...
i have been on it for around 3 months with no issues at all. i was afraid of taking a blood thinner since it would probably be for the rest of my life but so far so good. for me i must take it 2 times a day as close to 12 hours apart as possible. it clears your system pretty quickly so it is not good to skip doses!
@@beatsandwaves8156 considering many factors the answer is no. i worry far more that i would have a stroke due to my permanent afib. eliquis has a far less chance of bleeding than warifan. also most brain bleeding is the result of head trauma.
@@joannasisemore7184 According to medical literature, Eliquis can cause spontaneous intra cranial bleeding at any time, regardless of head trauma. And if you have accidental head trauma you may bleed like crazy if you are on blood coagulants such as Eliquis, when life saving operations become a problem.
if i need a lifesaving operation they will give me andexxa. the spontaneous bleed is far rarer than that which occurs with trauma. people over 80 and in latin america and asian countries have the highest incedents of bleeds. right now i face a much higher risk of strokes and blood clots so eliquis is my choice. if warfarin was my only choice it would be a more difficult decision. the bleeding issue is much higher and the constant blood work along with dietary restrictions would make blood thinning more complicated. also bleeding is less profuse with eliquis. ( you mean anti coagulants btw)
Dear Joanna, if you don't know, please note that the reversal agent andexxa is so outragiously expensive, about $10,540 for 4 powder injections, that most hospitals do not have it for patients needing it. I suggest you make sure to find out that, in case (hope not) you need it, it will be available for you. Your doctor should be able to find out and let you know.
10 years ago I nearly died from clots and DVT. Was on Heperin in the hospital for 5 days. I've been on Eliquis 5 mg in the morning and 5 mg before bed for 10 years now to combat the clots that still make my legs swell slightly. No side effects and my blood still clots when I get cuts and scrapes. Just takes a little more time.
Hi, my mum has stroke 4 years ago, now her medicine list include: 1) Amlodipine(besylate) Tablet 5MG 0.5pc 1 time daily 2) *Apixaban*(Tablet 2.5mg) 1pc 2 times daily 3) *Pantoprazole* Tablet 40mg 1 time daily 4) Simvastatin(Zocor)tablet 10mg 0.5pc 1 time before bed Cos someone tolds me APIXABAN may produce stomach acid, and that is why Pantoprazole here, to inhibit stomach acid to get the balance. I know APIXABAN is a must for her, if Pantoprazole is not a must to go with APIXABAN, I will get rid of Pantoprazole, because I doubting it causes her dizzy, abdominal pain, fatigue and fractures. Hope to hear you soon :)
They don't recommend taking Apixaban if you have had a previous stroke as it could be fatal. The Statin is probably causing the side effects. Google PubMed and check out the side effects of the drugs. This is a competent site that doctors use but seem to rarely check the side effects
Informative video. For someone with a blood clot in leg (DVT)-- is it too risky to switch to a less expensive blood thinner after six months of Eliquis? The cost is $16 per day (2 mg tabs). Also, Are there generic versions of Eliquis?
My Doctors are almost positive that my blood thinner Eliquis is causing my chronic anemia. Smh! Only Doctor that disagrees is of course my Hematologist. Will probably have to come off of it and take the risk. My stent is working great thankfully. Anemia has been affecting my life so much requiring iron infusions. Still anemic with my infusions at this point.
My husband has been on eliquis for 2 years, also Aspirin 81 mg for new heart valve and a fib. Hemoglobin dropping this last year and still must be, now 9.5. Stool positive for occult blood. what now?
I'm on Eliquis and found out the hard way Aspirin and Eliquis at the same time is some really bad ju ju. Newer studies seem to indicate staying away from any NSAIDS at all. Which makes all of us who take these meds for Arthritus very unhappy and in a lot of joint pain. I'm almost at the point of quiting the Eliquis and take my chances. I'm 70 and lived a good life, and if I go so be it.
Did you lose hair ? I broke my ankle and in the hospital stay they gave me blood thinners and i immediately started losing my hair . Its been 6 months and I don't feel the same.
hi Doc I just began taking this medication today. i am 31 years old. Im scared but I have to take it i have pulmonary embolism. Doc do i run the risks of having all these side effects? Can you feel this medication working in your body? J have to take 2 pills twice daily for 30 days and go see an oncologist as well. i typed in help for this and youre name and this video popped up. i take Eliques 5mg. Can i take Midol and Pamphrin for heavy menstrual cycles? Tylenol i know about
I've been warned to stay away from all NSAiDS and to learn to live with the pain, just so I can live longer. I'm 70 and if I go nobody will care anyway, your in a whole different ball park at 35. Long term usage of any substance not normally found in the body is always dangerous and has potential side effects.
I have mild but medication controllable AFIB. When I started taking the Eliquis my platelette count dropped from 158,000 to 35,000 in about 2 months and my Spleen enlarged 50%. (Thrombocytopenia) I had every test they could think of (Cardiologist, PCP, Hematologist and a Gastroenterologist) and not one of them suggested the Eliquis could be doing it. After doing my own research I discovered the condition is known to be caused by both Eliquis and Xyrelto from studies done.. They all told me they had never heard that before - what load of bull. My PCP's PA told me she knew about it. So I asked about reducing the dosage and I got the same crap. No you have to take the full dosage to be effective. So I quit taking it for 3 months and the platelette count almost came back to normal quickly on my next blood test. My doctor was baffled! I didn't tell him I had quit taking it. So I went back on it again at 1/2 recommended dosage and my platelettes dropped quite a bit again over the next three months. Next physical I told him about my experiment and he had nothing to say, and walked out of the room with no comments. I have never trusted big pharma, and when the second Moderna Covid shot made me really sick and I later got Covid anyway I never trust them for any reason. As for my doctors, they are all in cahoots with pharma. Why tell you the truth when their practices can send you out for all kinds of expensive lab tests. For years most people have been sure their doctors get commission checks for pushing certain brands of drugs, and now i have doubts at all.
Wow ... they gave like 5 blood thinner vaccines and I immediately starting losing my hair . It's been 6 months and I'm getting patches of hairloss on my beard including my scalp. These doctors wanna kill u. I'm so sad . I feel like I need to do lots of blood donations to get it out my blood system
@@raniasham3176 I was told it wouldn't be as effective but I went ahead and went with a safer alternative. I took a 325 mg aspirin in the morning and one at night. Had my blood tested and it kept my blood thin.
@@willgaukler8979 I looked and called and looked and called.....they offer nothing. It's crazy. I just did the one 325mg aspirin every 12 hours and it did the exact same thing....for pennies. It's all marketing hype. When I had my blood tested the doctor said my blood looked great and I finally told the doctor what I had done.....he said he wasn't going to recommend eloquis any longer and thanked me for the tip.
Hello, I’ve been taking Warfarin for 4 years. I also have High blood pressure and take two hypertension medications. I’m nervous about switching from Warfarin to Eloquis. Why? If I have an emergency how fast can Eloquis be reversed compared to Warfarin? To lower my blood pressure I want to switch from Warfarin to Eliquis, so I can eat foods High in potassium (I.e. banana, avocado, green tea, turmeric).
I have wondered of the blood pressure meds are sade with Eliquis. I have been on Eliquis one week because of toe amputation and blood clot in the leg. I was ok at first but the past 2 days extreme loss of breathe and chest discomfort .
I’ve been on Eliquis for two weeks now. My doctor and hematologist said I’ll be on it for the next 3-6 months. Can I take a Men’s Multivitamin while taking Eliquis? I want to make sure my immune system is staying healthy and boosted.
I began taking Eliquis yesterday. Would I be able to eat kale and should I stop taking my baby ASA that I take every evening for my heart? What other kinds of food should I avoid?
Don't take that stuff. It made my brain hurt all over, my shoulders my arms my back my legs my hips my knees my ankles my feet. Something is wrong with that crap
Yess I'm 30 and I got hair loss from it . This stuff kiss u slowly .. it's been 6 months since they vaccined blood thinners and I'm still losing hair. I hate doctors
@@estellagutierrez795 from your doctor but only one time and then Eliquis wants an income statement to prove you are poor enough that you cannot afford their drug. I know doctors that take Levonox or other tier 1 and 2 drugs for the same reasons--too expensive.
Fish oil is a natural blood thinner, so it may slightly increase your risk for bleeding if combined with Eliquis. Best to check with your doctor first. All the best.
Yess hair loss for me and I'm only 30. It's SAd . They vaccine blood thinners only 5 times and it's lingering in my system still after 6 months . I have work out a lot to feel that I have blood running .
no, but damaged veins and blood clots will cause it to tingle when you go from pinching off circulation to recieving fresh blood flow in situations such as sitting down and getting up, crossing legs, resting and then walking. etc. keep in mind that this sensation happens with a general cut off of blood circulation, even without clots. such as when feet fall asleep.
if you had a blood clot and just started taking these, the tingling could be blood flowing more than it has for a long time to those areas now that the blood is slowly erroding the obstructions.
@@zachary9201 you are correct. DOACs do not thin blood, they eliminate an element of the clotting cascade (or rather retard it/hinder it) - with the intent being it is to a point where clotting stops building uncontrollably and natural forces within the body will begin breaking down what is currently there.
@@zachary9201 the end result is - still - more flow where it hasn't been sufficient for an extended period. ergo the pins and needles. or any number of sensations.
Eliquis is like poison to me! It kills you slowly! Out of balance, dizziness, numbness, body weakness, stiff neck ect… I can’t wait until a couple weeks to get off it per my doctor! I would rather die than taking it again.
This stuff can kill you. I'm sure it is a good thing for some folks, but it can cause terrible side effects. After six weeks I stopped taking it.I spent 5 days in hospital twice. Side effects lasted for over 3 months, including nosebleed, anemia (no blood cell production), problems eliminating, thrush(horrible), no appetite. Drs could find no reason for anemia after extensive tests(bone marrow biopsy), and sent me home three months ago on Hospice care to die.I'm almost fully recovered now. I'm 81, and holding on well. Be careful!
Does it really take 3 months for the side effects to go away? I am scared
I'm losing hair . After 5 blood thinner vaccines ... it's been 6 months and I'm still getting patches of hair loss including my beard .. this stuff kills u. Stay away.
My recent bout with an Eliquis side effect was 5 bleeding Varacees (bleeding esophagus and stomach ulcers.) I got off the Eliquis and my platelete count came back up to normal quickly. I have AFIB so I'm getting the Watchman procedure done and nerve ablasion procedures don't now. To get away from the blood thinners
I have taken it for years with no problem, except that I like Cinnamon and cinnamon is a blood thinner. If you take or eat cinnamon along with Eliquis you may develop nose bleeds or other bleeding. Don’t take any supplements that are natural blood thinners without checking with your Doctor.
@@MrJameslf5461 I’m 38 years old and was recently in a car accident 6 months ago and suffered a broken ankle in 4 places. To make long story short after 4 surgeries and being discharged from hospital my ankle/leg gave me pain about 2 weeks later. I went bacc to the ER and they found a DVT blood clot in my calf area. Anyway I was prescribed eliques 5mg starter pack and was told I should take it for 6 months. After 2 months I had a few nose bleeds after 5months my insides felt strange nothing like prior to taking the medication. Anywho I went to my pcp and was told the blood clot was gone so I took the eliques for my last month and stopped cold turkey. I’m happy it helped with the clot but taking it was very uncomfortable it made me drowsy at times I had strange dreams the bleeding was the worst part and like I said it just had my insides feeling different ever since. I’ve been off now for about a month and everything is going well. My ankle is still healing I have plate and screws in it. God bless you Mr James.
I’ve been on eliquis for 11 years. No side effects. No strokes no clots.
I've had no problems so far other than the Thrombocytopenia and it certainly beats Coumadin/Warfarin and all the tests. I reduced my Eliquis dosage at one point to 25% of recommended dosage as an "unapproved by my doctor test" and my platelette count did come way back up to about 80% or normal. I then took the dosage up to 1/2 recommended daily dosage and the plateletter count sagged again to about 60% of normal, which the tell me is ok so I left it there.
If they (Doctors) told you the truth all the time people would start to question why they are paying absurdly high medical costs for such shabby service and performance. After all, if you had your plumber come in to fix leaky pipes but he told you he couldn't fix the leaks, you sure as hell wouldn't pay him, would you?
You’ve been lucky but eventually you will have a stroke because that’s One of the side effects
Damn 11 years? May I ask why? I was on eliquis due to DVT from a tight splint after my ankle surgery. My blood clot was gone within a month maybe faster. I took eliquis for 5 months and was done after that. All doctors do is proscribe medication 💊 there’s natural ways to heal yourself for instance one is beat juice it is very good for blood flow. Anywho after I stopped taking the eliquis thank god I’ve been good without any problems. I’m happy it worked but I refuse to take that for years or the rest of my life 🙏
@@indesdaryl that wasn’t nice. It’s true but it wasn’t nice. I was on eliquis for a DVT for 5 months. My blood clot was gone within a few weeks though.
What happened after those 11 years ?
You didn't mention a side effect of Eliquis that is Thromocytopenia or low platelette count. I have this condition and not one of my doctors including my Hemotologist will acknowledge this condition can be caused by Eliquis which I take. Even though medical studies now indicate it is possible and does happen. I have major joint arthritic pain and now a case of shin splints that are very painful. My doctors tell me to take NSAIDS to reduce the inflammation until I remind them I am on Eliquis and they shut up and have no suggestions other than hot and cold compresses. But they still take my money!!
I'm temped to go back on Aspirin and treat the pain and just quit the Eliquis. After all Aspirin was used for years to prevent blood clots successfully. Why not now? and the answer is ....... Eliquis is a lot more profitable that Aspirin and makes the companies selling these blood thinners a lot more money!! Mean time we older people suffer in pain because of a poor and financially corrupted pharmaceutical system.
I have been on Eliquis for 7 months now, and I have muscle and joint pain that I think is due to the Eliquis!! The makers of Eliquis say that it should not cause muscle and joint pain, but if you Google "side effects of Eliquis in the elderly" (I am 70), the 1st thing mentioned under "Major side effects of Eliquis in the elderly" is MUSCLE AND JOINT PAIN!!! I can hardly use my left hand anymore; I have great difficulty in bending my fingers (3 of my fingers on my left hand I can bend about halfway, or less, toward my palm); so my left hand is almost crippled; my left wrist feels like it is broken; I have to be very careful; if I turn my hand a certain way, I can go from "0" pain to a "9.5" ... INSTANTLY!! I immediately grab my hand/ wrist and it takes about 30 seconds for the pain to subside!! NO FUN!!!!! I had an apptmt scheduled with a orthopedic wrist Dr. but had to cancel; I need to reschedule.
@@pkmr5284 Are you also on any cholesterol medicines i.e. statins? Those can also cause muscle and joint pain. Either way, I would definitely contact your doctor and let them know about your reactions. Maybe they can switch you?
You are spot on! It’s all about the money! Pharmaceuticals have the power and the money rolls in!!!
I did stop my blood thinners and am now on 325 coated aspirin
That's frustrating. Finding docs who actually listen is a real channel. I am finding that, sadly, cardiologists are the worst! They don't like patients who are proactive, question, and ask for justification for medication and procedures.
Just started taking Eliquis yesterday morning, following Heparin treatment for Pulmonary Thrombosis. The discount program is saving me a ton of money!!!
I’m glad the discount card is helping. All the best with your condition and treatment.
@@HealthRX need info on Eliquis discount
Here you go. www.eliquis.bmscustomerconnect.com/afib/savings-and-support Hope it helps.
My mother was on that for 11 days. She almost bled out! She was down to 25% of blood left in circulation. No mention of this side affect!!!! But what do doctors care, they still get paid.
Omg …was it GI bleeding? Hope she’s ok now… did they put her on other med?
@@raniasham3176 yes and no. She has a leaking heart valve. Same doctor diagnosed her put her on that medication which prevents clotting. Any bleed will become a gusher. Even a paper cut. Instead of having 2 to 5 years left she may be lucky to make it past summer.
@@KenBober omg I’m so sorry 😢 to hear that don’t lose hope 🙏
@@raniasham3176 my mother just came home from another icu vacation from this medication. Her lower intestinal track has several bleeds which require extensive surgery but with the amount of blood loss she will never survive the surgery. Thanks eliquis, you just killed my mother. She's only 71.
years doctors been trying to push me on this pill i just stick to warfrian been around for years i dont do drugs im older then
I use to take , Fish oil, Vitamin E , Aspirin and Plavix. I felt so much better then having to take Eliquis and cheaper too. Doctor said a big no to the remedies I was taking and I feel worse taking the expensive Eliquis.
Eliquis is a toxin, that's for certain.
$500.00 a month is too much for seniors to pay. Not a fan of big pharma. There must be a better way?
There is not. It terrible!!!
... I learnt that the cost of eliquis is lower than I was thinking ... even after the first month coupon
( Michigan ) ... a big relief ... been on Warfarin 5mg/daily for years now ... and going in to get a blood draw takes longer and longer ... one benefit is no more blood draws with eliquis ...
If you're a woman on this, I feel for you. It caused my periods to become so heavy and last for months at a time! Lost so much blood I had to take iron pills to boost my hemoglobin. Ended up having an ablation to take care of that problem, and now I am spitting up blood in the AM. Cardiologist basically said take the good with the bad. 🤨
Sorry to hear about your struggles. I pray things get better for you.
I was on about 5 blood thinners in the hospital fir the first time! Was discharged with Pradaxa - then Warfarin! I itched for a month! Stomach pain - finally had enough and I quit! Now pursuing alternatives! I had just as soon be dead!! Interestingly itching is not mentioned up front on their leaflets - buried in the very back it says itching is a symptom of a very serious allergic reaction! But doctors only know drugs - any other treatment you are on your own!
@@bettyweimer394 I quit Eliquis (Apixiban) after 3 years of it. I went Natural path and bought Nattokinase & Serrapeptase and it is incredible just how fast it worked to stop my stroke, blood clots and pain. One week !!!
I have been on Eliquis, for 4 months, with no issue up to now. I do'nt like the idea of taking it.for the rest of my life, but i see how it goes. Thanks for.this very Excellent.Videp.
... would rather be on warfarin the rest of my life ... Eli quest just cost too much period ... and what about any new drugs that come along ? ... they might turn out better than Eli quest ... give me warren and INR blood work ...
i have been on it for around 3 months with no issues at all. i was afraid of taking a blood thinner since it would probably be for the rest of my life but so far so good. for me i must take it 2 times a day as close to 12 hours apart as possible. it clears your system pretty quickly so it is not good to skip doses!
Are you not afraid of cerebral bleeding caused by the eLiquis?
@@beatsandwaves8156 considering many factors the answer is no. i worry far more that i would have a stroke due to my permanent afib. eliquis has a far less chance of bleeding than warifan. also most brain bleeding is the result of head trauma.
@@joannasisemore7184 According to medical literature, Eliquis can cause spontaneous intra cranial bleeding at any time, regardless of head trauma. And if you have accidental head trauma you may bleed like crazy if you are on blood coagulants such as Eliquis, when life saving operations become a problem.
if i need a lifesaving operation they will give me andexxa. the spontaneous bleed is far rarer than that which occurs with trauma. people over 80 and in latin america and asian countries have the highest incedents of bleeds. right now i face a much higher risk of strokes and blood clots so eliquis is my choice. if warfarin was my only choice it would be a more difficult decision. the bleeding issue is much higher and the constant blood work along with dietary restrictions would make blood thinning more complicated. also bleeding is less profuse with eliquis. ( you mean anti coagulants btw)
Dear Joanna, if you don't know, please note that the reversal agent andexxa is so outragiously expensive, about $10,540 for 4 powder injections, that most hospitals do not have it for patients needing it. I suggest you make sure to find out that, in case (hope not) you need it, it will be available for you. Your doctor should be able to find out and let you know.
10 years ago I nearly died from clots and DVT. Was on Heperin in the hospital for 5 days. I've been on Eliquis 5 mg in the morning and 5 mg before bed for 10 years now to combat the clots that still make my legs swell slightly. No side effects and my blood still clots when I get cuts and scrapes. Just takes a little more time.
Love my Apixaban. Since 2019.
Hi, my mum has stroke 4 years ago, now her medicine list include:
1) Amlodipine(besylate) Tablet 5MG 0.5pc 1 time daily
2) *Apixaban*(Tablet 2.5mg) 1pc 2 times daily
3) *Pantoprazole* Tablet 40mg 1 time daily
4) Simvastatin(Zocor)tablet 10mg 0.5pc 1 time before bed
Cos someone tolds me APIXABAN may produce stomach acid, and that is why Pantoprazole here, to inhibit stomach acid to get the balance. I know APIXABAN is a must for her, if Pantoprazole is not a must to go with APIXABAN, I will get rid of Pantoprazole, because I doubting it causes her dizzy, abdominal pain, fatigue and fractures. Hope to hear you soon :)
They don't recommend taking Apixaban if you have had a previous stroke as it could be fatal. The Statin is probably causing the side effects. Google PubMed and check out the side effects of the drugs. This is a competent site that doctors use but seem to rarely check the side effects
Informative video. For someone with a blood clot in leg (DVT)-- is it too risky to switch to a less expensive blood thinner after six months of Eliquis? The cost is $16 per day (2 mg tabs). Also, Are there generic versions of Eliquis?
Thank you for this information.
Thanks for the video. Well done!
Glad you liked it! I appreciate you watching as well.
thank for your video ,i have the last few days burning pain on the skin of my arms andmy heart knocks over.
That meds keep me cold yr round.
Summer time l don't need air conditioner 😳❗ Winter time l wear a lot of clothes 😧❗
Me too, always feel cold
Thanks for sharing this information. Take care.
You are welcome! You take care as well.
Hi Dr, thanks for the video, can I eat garlic daily if I’m on Eliquis. Thanks
yes
Hello Doctor. Is it okay to either take Tocotrienols and/or eat Annatto/Red Palm Oil while taking Eliquis?
GOODEVENING SIR , , please answer me does it dissolved blood clot ?
No
My Doctors are almost positive that my blood thinner Eliquis is causing my chronic anemia. Smh! Only Doctor that disagrees is of course my Hematologist. Will probably have to come off of it and take the risk. My stent is working great thankfully. Anemia has been affecting my life so much requiring iron infusions. Still anemic with my infusions at this point.
The biggest side effect of eliquis is massive draining of your bank account. 535.00 us dollars for 30 days with no insurance. Such bullshit.
It is cheap in india
@@manishasatkar8629 how much is it in India?
@@johngatsby1473 $14 - 30 pills
€75 in Ireland for a month with no insurance.
@@billyspudccfc holy cow. Isn't that insanity. Americans are punished
Cod, liver oil will thin your blood without dangerous side effect
...also have herd red beets raw or pickled will help control blood pressure ... but the cardiologist will never tell you about foods that can help ...
My husband has been on eliquis for 2 years, also Aspirin 81 mg for new heart valve and a fib. Hemoglobin dropping this last year and still must be, now 9.5. Stool positive for occult blood. what now?
I'm on Eliquis and found out the hard way Aspirin and Eliquis at the same time is some really bad ju ju. Newer studies seem to indicate staying away from any NSAIDS at all. Which makes all of us who take these meds for Arthritus very unhappy and in a lot of joint pain. I'm almost at the point of quiting the Eliquis and take my chances. I'm 70 and lived a good life, and if I go so be it.
I did notice i had lightheadedness after I stopped taking Eliquis because of a saddle blood clot I had after my foot surgery..
Did you lose hair ? I broke my ankle and in the hospital stay they gave me blood thinners and i immediately started losing my hair . Its been 6 months and I don't feel the same.
My feet are puffy and hurt when I stretch my feet , my feet turn white why
Good morning sir can you take this blood when you drinking selerie please let me know please
hi Doc I just began taking this medication today. i am 31 years old. Im scared but I have to take it i have pulmonary embolism. Doc do i run the risks of having all these side effects? Can you feel this medication working in your body? J have to take 2 pills twice daily for 30 days and go see an oncologist as well. i typed in help for this and youre name and this video popped up. i take Eliques 5mg. Can i take Midol and Pamphrin for heavy menstrual cycles? Tylenol i know about
I've been warned to stay away from all NSAiDS and to learn to live with the pain, just so I can live longer. I'm 70 and if I go nobody will care anyway, your in a whole different ball park at 35. Long term usage of any substance not normally found in the body is always dangerous and has potential side effects.
They prescribe Apixaban for AFIB, but he didn’t mention that one of the side effects is heart palpitations! So you feel worse 😤
I have mild but medication controllable AFIB. When I started taking the Eliquis my platelette count dropped from 158,000 to 35,000 in about 2 months and my Spleen enlarged 50%. (Thrombocytopenia) I had every test they could think of (Cardiologist, PCP, Hematologist and a Gastroenterologist) and not one of them suggested the Eliquis could be doing it.
After doing my own research I discovered the condition is known to be caused by both Eliquis and Xyrelto from studies done.. They all told me they had never heard that before - what load of bull. My PCP's PA told me she knew about it. So I asked about reducing the dosage and I got the same crap. No you have to take the full dosage to be effective.
So I quit taking it for 3 months and the platelette count almost came back to normal quickly on my next blood test. My doctor was baffled! I didn't tell him I had quit taking it. So I went back on it again at 1/2 recommended dosage and my platelettes dropped quite a bit again over the next three months. Next physical I told him about my experiment and he had nothing to say, and walked out of the room with no comments.
I have never trusted big pharma, and when the second Moderna Covid shot made me really sick and I later got Covid anyway I never trust them for any reason. As for my doctors, they are all in cahoots with pharma. Why tell you the truth when their practices can send you out for all kinds of expensive lab tests. For years most people have been sure their doctors get commission checks for pushing certain brands of drugs, and now i have doubts at all.
Wow ... they gave like 5 blood thinner vaccines and I immediately starting losing my hair . It's been 6 months and I'm getting patches of hairloss on my beard including my scalp. These doctors wanna kill u.
I'm so sad . I feel like I need to do lots of blood donations to get it out my blood system
When you are on Medicare in the US, no discounts or coupons apply. 😭😭😭😭😭🐈⬛🐈⬛
Sadly, you are right. Beats my mind though.
Informative
I’m on Eliquis and I get dizzy sometimes I know that’s a side effect I’m also on blood pressure meds
Hi
Where you able to find out what was the cause of your symptoms was it elquis or your other med plz?
... are you standing up too quickly ? ... just a precaution I use ...
Aspirin and plavix are they not doing the same work just asking
Could I take it every other day and still be somewhat safe? It's 535.00 per month!!
Hi
Where you able to get an answer if yes plz can you share it 🙏
@@raniasham3176 I was told it wouldn't be as effective but I went ahead and went with a safer alternative. I took a 325 mg aspirin in the morning and one at night. Had my blood tested and it kept my blood thin.
@@johngatsby1473 great thank you for your reply 🙏
... they have a discount in some states ... first month is on them ... there after ten dollars a month ... for I think 3 years too ...
@@willgaukler8979 I looked and called and looked and called.....they offer nothing. It's crazy. I just did the one 325mg aspirin every 12 hours and it did the exact same thing....for pennies. It's all marketing hype. When I had my blood tested the doctor said my blood looked great and I finally told the doctor what I had done.....he said he wasn't going to recommend eloquis any longer and thanked me for the tip.
Thank you
Welcome.
Hello,
I’ve been taking Warfarin for 4 years. I also have High blood pressure and take two hypertension medications. I’m nervous about switching from Warfarin to Eloquis. Why? If I have an emergency how fast can Eloquis be reversed compared to Warfarin?
To lower my blood pressure I want to switch from Warfarin to Eliquis, so I can eat foods High in potassium (I.e. banana, avocado, green tea, turmeric).
Eliquis much faster reversal than warfarin. For Sanjay gupta's TH-cam 5 years ago. I just found it tonight.
@@peggydubach8137 Could you kindly give us the link, as he has so many videos that it is hard to find.
@@peggydubach8137 how fast
I have wondered of the blood pressure meds are sade with Eliquis. I have been on Eliquis one week because of toe amputation and blood clot in the leg. I was ok at first but the past 2 days extreme loss of breathe and chest discomfort .
What about contraindications?
I’ve been on Eliquis for two weeks now. My doctor and hematologist said I’ll be on it for the next 3-6 months. Can I take a Men’s Multivitamin while taking Eliquis? I want to make sure my immune system is staying healthy and boosted.
well if your heart stops at least your immune system is fine ...
I began taking Eliquis yesterday. Would I be able to eat kale and should I stop taking my baby ASA that I take every evening for my heart? What other kinds of food should I avoid?
Yes ,the Dr should had told u no aspirns.
Eat healthy food and drink lot of water sitting down lowly. God Bless you 🙏❤
Thank you.
My pleasure!
Don't take that stuff. It made my brain hurt all over, my shoulders my arms my back my legs my hips my knees my ankles my feet. Something is wrong with that crap
Yess I'm 30 and I got hair loss from it . This stuff kiss u slowly .. it's been 6 months since they vaccined blood thinners and I'm still losing hair. I hate doctors
I'v been on it for about 3 mo. and my shoulders are in great Pain! NO MORE. I'll take aspirin and garlic. I have Afib...
Very good info
This medication costs me $552.00 for 90 days on Part D Insurance! Outrageous--I am a nurse and I want a cheaper alternative.
Where can we get coupons????
@@estellagutierrez795 from your doctor but only one time and then Eliquis wants an income statement to prove you are poor enough that you cannot afford their drug.
I know doctors that take Levonox or other tier 1 and 2 drugs for the same reasons--too expensive.
I pay $50.00 for my Eliquis 5 mgs. I get 60 tablets at a time. I have Medicare A & B and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Don't know why yours is so high?
Don't complain ...I have no insurance and it's 535 per month. Can't afford it so I quit. I suppose I will die but thats the penalty for being poor.
I spend the winter in Colombia South America. The cost with no insurance at any pharmacy is about $65/mo for 60 5mg pills.
Vomiting enough blood at night due to Apixaban prescribed after brain hemorrhage. Should I discontinue??? It's been almost a month now.
I think you should let your doctor know about this as I cannot speak to the specifics of your individual case. All the best.
What about fish oil?
Fish oil is a natural blood thinner, so it may slightly increase your risk for bleeding if combined with Eliquis. Best to check with your doctor first. All the best.
@@HealthRX Thanks for your prompt response.
@@HealthRX ... the dr makes no money off fish oil tho ...
There are a lot more side effects than described here.
Yess hair loss for me and I'm only 30. It's SAd . They vaccine blood thinners only 5 times and it's lingering in my system still after 6 months . I have work out a lot to feel that I have blood running .
I’m on it the rest of my life due to stroke
Does Eliquis cause tingling sensation in your legs?
no, but damaged veins and blood clots will cause it to tingle when you go from pinching off circulation to recieving fresh blood flow in situations such as sitting down and getting up, crossing legs, resting and then walking. etc. keep in mind that this sensation happens with a general cut off of blood circulation, even without clots. such as when feet fall asleep.
if you had a blood clot and just started taking these, the tingling could be blood flowing more than it has for a long time to those areas now that the blood is slowly erroding the obstructions.
@@twrcrew8852 why it's not actually thinning blood
@@zachary9201 you are correct. DOACs do not thin blood, they eliminate an element of the clotting cascade (or rather retard it/hinder it) - with the intent being it is to a point where clotting stops building uncontrollably and natural forces within the body will begin breaking down what is currently there.
@@zachary9201 the end result is - still - more flow where it hasn't been sufficient for an extended period. ergo the pins and needles. or any number of sensations.
Hi Can this drug increase your blood pressure?
It did mine.
How many days it could be taken
It depends on the particular scenario. Some people have to stay on it continuously.
Greatly reduced my appetite. Plus a lot of burping.
Eliquis is like poison to me! It kills you slowly! Out of balance, dizziness, numbness, body weakness, stiff neck ect… I can’t wait until a couple weeks to get off it per my doctor! I would rather die than taking it again.
If 2.5mg apixaban not available...can we split 5mg apixaban into half..?plz reply
No! It needs to be swallowed whole
Yes definitely. It’s in the info leaflet.
Too damned expensive even with insurance
Can you take Eliquis if you bleed profusely with Aspirin?
...stop the aspirin ... it might be making you bleed ... imho
Yes
Being taken this medication for 3yrs no side effects
Awesome. Good to hear you are doing well on it. All the best.
Great keep going
Haii