Apixaban, does it cause itching?

[Pinar1]

I have just joined this website as i need answers, that unfortunately our GP cannot answer. My mother has been on apixaban since Jan 2018 with no problems but for the last 2 months she has started to itch very badly, we are aware she shouldn't stop taking it but she did for 2 days and realized that the itching stopped. Has any body had the same reaction and what did they do? please help as this has caused her serious scabs from where she is itching so bad.

Thanks.

[Hidden]

Hello yourmum, this question has been asked a few times therefore there may be a connection. However, there are a lot of people (me included) who do not experience itching with Apixaban. There are some alternative DOAC's (the general term used for this group of anticoagulants) so it might be worth changing to another one to see if it stops the itching. Others include Rivaroxaban, Edoxaban, and Dabigatran.

I know you are aware, but she must be discouraged from not taking this medication.

[Pinar1 in reply to Hidden]

Hello

Thank you for reply, i will talk to her GP regarding the other medications you have included, in your message.

[stormcloud]

I had this problem plus urticaria when I started Apixaban.Was prescribed antihistamines and steroid ointment and changed to a different anticiagulant.

[stormcloud in reply to stormcloud]

Should say anticoagulant!

[doodle68]

Hi Pinar I have been getting an itchy rash down one side of my back , it is not there all the time. I questioned at the arrythmia clinic if it was due to the Apixaban or beta blockers and was told that was unlikely. I spoke to a pharmacist who prescribed an antihistamine but I was reluctant to take any more medication.

When my rash is really bad I apply an ice pack for a few moments at a time wrapped in a linen tea towel. I won't change to a different medication, most have some side effects and so I could have worse to deal with and I can't be sure of the cause of the rash anyway .

[Vonnieruth in reply to doodle68]

Hi I'm on Apixaban and the last few days have felt what I call blotchy I put it down to weather cooling and being on the medication It isn't that bad I have to scratch I just put cooler clothes on and stand in the breeze Will ask gp when I go tomorrow

[Pinar1]

Thank you!

[rebecca70]

Dermatologist told me to use gasoline on the itch. It works for me so it might be worth trying.

[rebecca70]

Sorry but it should say vasoline. Computer edits!