Apixaban and vit D

[PollyDoodle]

I'm taking 5mg Apixaban twice daily and was wondering if I can also take a vitamin D supplement during the winter months as I get a bit down. If I remember rightly, it was a no no with warfarin

[Icenae]

I do take vit d with rivaroxaban. Also magnesium and menopace.

I always google to check if there are interactions.

[Finvola]

I take Apixaban and 1000iu’s vit D without problems. The same question appeared quite recently and there were several answers I believe - search in the top right box.

The usual advice - check with your pharmacist/GP before adding supplements to your drugs.

[BobD Volunteer]

This is something you need to discuss with your pharmacist /. They are the experts.

[Chris147 in reply to BobD]

My pharmacist suggested I take vitamin d but I have had a blood test and waiting results he knows I am in warfarin. I thought it was vit k that was the problem.

[PollyDoodle]

Thank you

[rosyG]

Ive taken both for two years now...but do check as Bob advises

[CDreamer]

I take it as a supplement & take Apixaban just watch the IU amount and stay within guidelines.

[Hidden]

As Bob says discuss with pharmacist anything not prescribed to ensure doesn't react with any of your medications

[Hidden]

As an after thought are people aware can have too much of certain vitamins and supplements . They can cause other problems

[Beta44]

I take vitamin D with Apixaban both prescribed by doctor so I assume that there is no interaction. Easy to check with a pharmacist.

Peter

[dgex2010]

Hya .... I’m on warfarin and take a D tablet daily - prescribed by my GP ..... will be on this indefinitely apparently, so looks like it’s ok.

[kyoom]

Hi Polly,

Most people do not get enough vit D in their diet.There are no contraindications to Vit D and Apixaban or any of the newer anti coagulants presently on the market in Canada.

Vit D is FAT soluble and is well absorbed with a meal preferably a fatty meal .

I prefer to use the D drops as oppose to the pill for quick absorption.

It is an essential vitamin to supplement.

Kay.

[Berrymand71]

I am. I take 5mg Apixaban, twice daily and a joint supplement with vitamin d in it with the apixaban. I havent had any issues. The vitamin D is dr prescribed as is the apixaban obviously.