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Stopping Apixaban - 3 months post ablation

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Hi all,

I'm 3 months post ablation and I have been told that I can stop taking Apixaban a few days ago (3 days without it). I have been feeling a bit strange, headaches, tiredness and a bit dizzy. I wondered if it is just my body readjusting. Has anyone else had an experience of this? currently on no other medication, hopefully for the long term!

Thank you in advance for any advice on this!

Best wishes

Gemma

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dedeottie

Flecanide has been great for me ,give or take a few bearable side effects at the highest level. It doesnt work for everyone and not everone can have it , for example, if thete is any other structural heart disease ( not exactly sure about this as I am not medically trained). Maybe it is worth a mention in Your 5 min consultation! Good luck.

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There is a strange headache dizzy virus about right now. Three of the four of us have had it. Lasts about a week. Could be nothing to do with apixaban

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KipperJohn

Does that mean you no longer have any form of anticoagulation? I find that odd especially given you’ve not long had an ablation. I’ve had two ablations in 2015 and 2016 for PAF and fully expect to remain on Apixaban for the duration as I know AF can recur at any time.

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gemmaholden in reply toKipperJohn

No, none at present. I was advised that I only needed to take them a month either side of the procedure. But I ended up taken them for around 6 months. I’ve had bad side effects with all the medication I’ve tried including the apixaban (I stuck at it though) I’m glad to be off of medication, hoping to feel like myself very soon

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KipperJohn

Sorry Gemma just read your earlier posts - we’re in a completely different age group and I’m sorry you’ve had AF at such a young age. Presumably you’re consultant is happy that you’re low risk for stroke etc . I’ve had no problems with Apixaban but at 70 being on permanent meds’ is virtually a rite of passage- I certainly wouldn’t have liked it at your age.

All I can do is wish you well and hope your ablation is a long term success.

Kind regards

John

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gemmaholden in reply toKipperJohn

Many thanks John

It’s all pretty scary stuff no matter the age. I pleased to have found this forum. It’s so supportive and helped me through a lot!!

Best wishes

Gemma

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Capri62

I had an Ablation 6 months ago, have been clear of PAF since. But they told me I will be on Apixoban the rest of my life. but then I did have a stroke 18 months ago.

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Ajitriturado

When I was on amiodarone I stayed in NSR and was off the warfarin. I'm 70+. You have to calculate risks and benefits and that's different for everyone. Your Dr may have actual numbers that can help you make a decision. If you experience side effects it of course changes the equation.

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BG2017

Hi Gemma, I had an ablation in January and was taken off rivaroxaban after 3 months. Unfortunately the ablation hasn’t been successful but the EP did not want me to start anticoagulation again as he said my stroke risk was low. My PAF occurs roughly 3 times a week, for approximately 12 hours at a time.

I hope you are recovering well from your ablation.

Kind regards,

Becky

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