Joint pain

[Caradomben]

Hi I have been taking Apixaban for 2 years now but have developed hip joint pain does anyone know if this could be caused by apixaban after this time

[CDreamer]

what makes you think it could be Apixiban?

Could it be arthritis or wear & tear?

Do you take statins?

Have you asked your GP to rule out other possible causes such as infection?

I have been on Apixaban for about 9 months & not noticed any side effects but I believe a few people here said they had some slight side effects - cannot remember if it was hip pain or more general.

I had gastric probs with other A/Cs.

[Finvola]

I've been taking Apixaban for three and a half years without any problems or apparent side effects.

I think you need to talk to your GP to get a diagnosis.

[Jenbo6]

It sounds like bursitis. Pop along to your GP and explain your symptoms. It's unusual for a drug that's been ok for so long to suddenly cause you problems. Let us know how you get on.

[Drounding]

This could be so many things. I had joint pains and had bloods checked to make sure it wasn't my statins. It turned out to be a very low deficiency of vit D. My pains have gradually got better since taking a high dosage supplemental vit d3 over the last 3 months.

Best check with your GP.

[seasider18]

I don't know if it is listed on the PIL but drugs.com have joint pain listed as a side effect.

" Possible side effects of apixaban:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with apixaban. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing or swallowing; tightness or pain in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, throat, or tongue; wheezing); bloody or black, tarry stools; coughing up blood; pain, swelling, or new drainage at wound sites; pink, red, or brown urine; stiff, sore, hot, or painful joints; symptoms of anemia (eg, unusual paleness, severe or persistent headache, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, unusual tiredness or weakness); symptoms of bleeding in the brain (eg, sudden, severe headache; one-sided weakness; vision problems; slurred speech; confusion); symptoms of low blood pressure (eg, fainting, dizziness or light-headedness); unexplained swelling; unusual or prolonged bruising or bleeding (eg, abnormal menstrual periods, frequent nosebleeds, unusual bleeding from the gums, vaginal bleeding); vomit that looks like coffee grounds; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

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[Caradomben]

Thank you everyone for your replies . Have been to GP who has diagnosed trochanteric bursitis . Awaiting appointment for physiotherapist .