dizziness as a side effect of Apixoban

Hello

can anyone tell me if they have had dizzy spells and feeling faint on Apixoban?

thanks

[PeterWh]

If you have AF that is a possible side effect, particularly if you are in persistent AF.

What is your BP like?

[Hidden in reply to PeterWh]

thanks for replying

Not in persistent AF and BP was normal as was heart rate.

Dizziness and feeling faint came on and was with me for approx 5 minutes then passed. Worried about continuing with my Apixoban as only been on for one week and wondering if this is a side effect.

Cannot stand being on antocoags but have no choice....

[Hidden]

Nothing here, no side effects on Apixaban so far at least.

[Finvola]

I've been taking Apixaban for two and a half years without any obvious side effects, other than small bleeds taking longer to stop. Like you, I loathed the idea of drugs but the alternative is worse so we take them.

One thing I have been guilty of is to think that any ailment I have must have been caused by one of the drugs - only to find out that there was a different cause. Dizziness is not normal but it can be caused by many things, including drugs. Perhaps mention it to your GP?

Best Wishes

[dedeottie]

I started apixaban on saturday morning and so far fine. X

[Roony39]

I've been on apixiban since Oct with no problems, just the odd nasty bruise !! Good luck x

[Hidden]

thanks everyone! I feel very feeble mentioning these things but so reassuring that others are in the same boat, and yes, Finvola, you are absolutely right, sometimes we look to blame a drug for any abnormality as we see it. I am not on other medication but a worrier so.....

if it happens again I shall raise with my doctor.

thanks again

[Hidden]

I took Apixiban for 2 days and reacted violently to it

Coughing up blood, dizzy, confused, blurred vision, rash, headache , tiredness.....

[foxglove1 in reply to Hidden]

Poor you. that sounds awful.

what has the Apixoban been replaced with?

[Hidden in reply to foxglove1]

It's been a rough ride.

My GP is useless and won't make a decision without my EPs lnstructions, so I'm waiting to hear

[foxglove1]

Hi

Been on Apixoban for 5 days with one episode of dizziness on day 2. Nothing since until further episode of mild dizziness again this morning. frightening as I dont know whether I should continue Apixoban

any advice most welcome

thanks so much

[Mejulie69]

I have had 3 spells of sudden dizziness (from nothing) in the last 3 weeks since starting Apixaban. I have not been in AF on any of these 3 occasions. Wondering if Apixaban is to blame. Would like to hear if anyone else has confirmed this as a side effect.