Problem with anticoagulants

[Ritaqueen]

I am having trouble taking anticoagulants. Started on warfarin 6 weeks ago but my stomach became so sore i had to stop. I have been on apabaxin (eliquis) for 5 days now but stomach pain has come back even worse. I am going for a cardioconversion on 14th november and have to be on these otherwise doctor will not do it. Don't know what to do next as i seem to have problems with anticoagulants.

[jeanjeannie50]

Hi Rita - Warfarin made my stomach sore when I first began taking it, then I started taking it mid breakfast and the problem went and has never returned.

Jean

[SRMGrandma Volunteer]

The good news is that there are still other alternatives that you've not yet tried When I took Pradaxa it had some gastric side effects, but now taking Xarelto there is no problem. Are you taking your Eliquis with meals?

[Jpan6]

Only just come across your post, so my reply is rather late. I am on a different NOAC but wondered if something like lanzoprazole might help protect your stomach. I was given this after surgery when I was on a no. of tablets. I'm only on two at the moment, including the anticoag but have still remained on it.