Apixaban concern

[SueKou]

I have just started to take Apixaban, is there anything I should know as its all new to me. certain foods to keep away from?

[jennydog]

Remember to get your kidney function checked annually. Rejoice that you are free from NRI testing.

[SueKou in reply to jennydog]

Will do thank you

[Finvola]

I've been taking it for over 3 years without problems.

Avoid aspirin and any other NSAID's such as Ibuprofen, anything with St John's Wort and grapefruit. Take your tablet as close to every 12 hours as you can.

[SueKou in reply to Finvola]

Thank you so much

[rosyG]

agree with al the above- there are some antibiotics- clarythromycin for example, that shouldn't be taken with it. I find GPs don't always know so it's best to ask the pharmacist to check interactions for you when taking any meds.

I took amoxycillin recently and all was OK

Apixaban has been great for me !!

[SueKou in reply to rosyG]

Thank you so much

[Hidden]

Agree with everything others have said.....only thing to add is, as I understand it, grapefruit and grapefruit juice should be avoided.......

[SueKou in reply to Hidden]

Thank you I'll keep away from grapefruit!

[Bauldy]

I take apixaban and aspirin as recommended by my cardiologist, take same time every day, not had any issues, may change after my ablation.

[SueKou in reply to Bauldy]

Thank you and good luck

[Jenbo6]

In Tenerife and my Dr here said to take a probiotic if on antibiotics. Read the leaflet that comes with your medication and don't forget to take it as prescribed! Brilliant medication.

[SueKou in reply to Jenbo6]

Thank you

[Heartfelt46]

Hi, Maybe I am just lucky, but I don't seem to have any reaction to the drugs I am on, not that I am aware of anyway. I had an ablation in November, hasn't really worked but could be because I haven't quite stuck to the 'no drinking' rule! When I don't drink I am fine. Apixaban, I believe, so long as you take it regularly shouldn't present problems. Couldn't live without my broccoli and spinach so big no to warfarin!!

[SueKou in reply to Heartfelt46]

Thank you and good luck