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[Sparks2747]

Hi All

I was on line, looking for advice on what to expect if I have a nose-bleed now that I am taking Apixaban, and found this site.

[BobD Volunteer]

Probably not a lot different to if you were not on Apixaban and why would you have one unless this is a regular thing for you? Anticoagulants do not make you bleed more easily they just mean that clotting takes a little longer if you have an injury.

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to BobD]

Hi Sparks and welcome to our AF forum.

I agree with Bob as I've had nosebleeds all my life and they are no worse since taking anticoagulants. When I get them I always think, well I'd rather a blood vessel burst in my nose than anywhere else in my body. I view it as my safety valve.

Are you newly diagnosed?

Glad you've found this site and let us know if you need any support with your AF.

Best wishes

Jean

[Slipware]

I'm on Apixaban after 5 years of warfarin. I had a nose bleed on wednesday, no problems at all, it stopped just as quickly as it started!

[Finvola]

Hi Sparks and welcome to the forum. Apixaban - or any of the anticoagulants - will make blood clotting a slower process, so any bleeding will take slightly longer to stop. I take Apixaban and found that for a nosebleed, gripping for 15 to 20 minutes usually does the trick.

If, like me, you have a condition which causes nosebleeds, get advice from your GP, otherwise don't worry too much - Apixaban is unlikely to cause nosebleeds by itself.