Apixaban again

[Harrybin]

Hi all

Has anyone experienced bad skin irritation and severe scalp itching as a result of the Apixaban?

Also if Apixaban acts on the platelets to thin the blood does not Aspirin just do the same?

[wilsond]

Hi

Apixaban is no an anti platlet.

It has a different action,sorry cant remember the term and not near box! Aspirin does and is used for some heart conditions but is useless for treating AFib and Flutter.

Perhaps change to a different NOAC if you are having problems? Xx

[BobD Volunteer]

It doesn't! No antii- coagulant is a blood thinnerand this is just a lazy way of describing them. It is a factorX antagonist not an anti platelet. It works on the clotting process on a different level to Vit K antagonist like Warfarin.

[Buffafly]

No and no. One difference is action of aspirin takes two full weeks to completely wear off - think about it.......

[CaroleF]

I take apixaban but haven't experienced the itching you describe. Perhaps you could ask to switch to one of the other DOACs (ie anticoagulant other than warfarin)? Aspirin is NOT a suitable alternative if you have AF.

[Hidden]

Not medically trained Harrybin, but for some, aspirin can irritate the stomach and provoke bleeding.....not good!

[Hidden]

I started Apixaban in August & had itchy scalp for a few weeks but this has now resolved.

[Marytew]

Hi Harrybin

A bit late in responding but just thought that I would let you know that I am on Apixaban and that I have experienced bad skin irritation and severe scalp itching exactly as you describe - I just never associated this with the medication, but now I am not so sure. Unfortunately, I don't have an answer to it and can only commiserate with you!

[Harrybin in reply to Marytew]

Hi mary

Have managed to overcome the problems so far

Doctor recommended shampoo did no good but

rinsing hair with diluted apple cider together with

applying a solution of Rosemary oil and Saw Palmetto

daily seems to have stopped hair coming out also

Having already been on other anticoagulants i did not consider

changing but i am on low dose Apixaban 2x2.5 mg

Hope something works for you.

[Marytew in reply to Harrybin]

Hi Harry

Thank you very much for the advice regarding what has helped you. I will certainly give these a try and, hopefully, get some relief as well