Eliquis (Apixaban) and Vitamins?

[Lmb-x]

Hello, my question is are there any vitamins i should avoid while on Eliquis (Apixaban)? Ive had to come off my contraceptive pill because ive had DVT and its recommended that i take vitamins such as the Bs and minerals such as magnesium and zync to regulate my hormones. I bought a ladies multivitamin but it says not to take while on blood thinners. Ive read Eliquis has no dietary restrictions, so does this mean i can take the multivitamin? Or atleast some Bs and Mag to help with hormones? Ive done some research but not much in the way of Eliquis has turned up.

[moo196]

Not sure.think apixaban is too new to have much research ?? Have you asked docs or pharmacist?

[suffolkcounty]

If the patient leaflet makes no mention, suggest you contact the manufacturers and ask them directly.

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I am also trying to find the answer to this question, I brought a similar type of thing, but did not notice it say's not to use on blood thinners. I know vitamin k is a no no, as it green tea and grapefruit. Cannot find an answer from google no matter what I type in. Will ask GP next time I see him. I do take magnesium and not found anything wrong, so far.

[Daneball]

I've been on Eliquis for about a year and half for recurring DVT. I had the hospital tell me to monitor Vitamin K intake, but the pharmacist and Hemotologist told me not a worry. I'm confused. I know this medication works differently and what you eat doesn't effect it's treatment, but Vitamin K thickens your blood, so wouldn't that put you at higher risk for clotting? Although I know they cannot reverse Eliquis with a VItamin K shot, as they would for Warfarin, so maybe it's ok. I want to start taking Brocolli Sprout Extract for a multitude of reasons, but it is SUPER high in Vitamin K, so I will ask pharmacist. I have been warned to stay away from Vitamin E and herbal teas as they can thin your blood more. Also, Cold FX and other immunity boosters. I take Multivitamins daily, Vitamin B (I asked pharmacist, totally ok, and Vitamin C and D and magnesium and no issue.

My advice, check with pharmacist before taking anything else.