Accidentally taking a double dose of Eliquis

[Jjda]

Has anyone else suffered from CRS (Can't Remember "Stuff"), and accidentally taken two Eliquis 5mg instead of one just an hour apart? My doctor says not to worry, but skip this morning's dose and start again this evening, trying not to screw it up. If you have ever done this, did it cause you any problems? thanks

[wilsond]

Yes,was told exactly the same as you,and all was well! Xxx

[heartmatters1]

Yes, I did the same within an hour of each other - so I just missed the next dose out in the evening. Does not cause any problems. I think it’s very common, so don’t worry 😉

[Hidden]

I have not remembered whether I took the tablet.... so was either missing one if I didn’t take it or doubling if I took another if had taken it!!

The solution: daily pill boxes from Boots. Fill them up with 2 weeks ahead with your doses .... so each day if you forget if you took it, just look in that days box.... if it’s gone, you took it! If it’s still there, you didn’t!

[jeanjeannie50]

I can't advise you re taking a double dose of Eliquis, but can certainly identify with your CRS (Can't Remember "Stuff"). Apart from forgetting important things (like pilIs) I find it makes for a peaceful life, as I can no longer dwell on petty things because they're gone from my head in minutes. Old age has some benefits. Lol.

[Hidden]

I’m sure you will be fine Jjda, the only short term practical advice I can offer is to avoid any activities which could cause an internal bleed so wrap yourself up in cotton wool!!

[Jjda]

Thanks all. I feel better knowing others have had the same lapse of memory! Pill Box will be purchased today!

[Roony39]

Jjda don’t be too hard on yourself , I haven’t taken my apixaban twice but once just before my second ablation I did forget to take it altogether, resulting in it being put back by 3 weeks, , I have said pill boxes ( they DO help the scattiest of people like myself , but I’ve still had the occasional mishap, forgotten to take altogether ( once ) and taken a.m in the evening and vice versa ( about 4 times, distracted by something ) obviously that is ok with eliquis as we take it twice a day thankfully.

[jedimasterlincoln]

I've done this with bisoprolol years ago, and just slept it off. Was only on 5mg so wasn't an issue. Since I was on Warfarin in early 2014 I've had "weekly pill boxes" split into days of the week one for morning one for night.

This is primarily because my warfarin dose varied day to say and I was quite forgetful if i'd taken my pills or not.

[LCVLM]

I'm 61 and have been using a daily (AM/PM) pill box since before my a-fib diagnosis. I'm on a few other meds as well but I fear my vitamins and calcium supplements would NEVER be taken without a daily pill box. It's a silent reminder. Heading out on a vacation and will actually need to travel with pills in original bottles to make it through customs. Imagine that!

[momist]

The pill box idea would work. I write the day of the week on the foil side of the pill packet strips using a 'Sharpie' permanent marker. Just the first letter works, but for Tuesday and Thursday I write Tu and TH, same with Sa and SU. That keeps me straight, and I can tell at a glance if I've already had it. I do that to the whole pack as soon as I've opened it. I also use an alarm on my Fitbit to remind me of the evening dose, as I take the morning one with breakfast along with my Bisoprolol, cod liver oil and magnesium, among others.

[Jjda in reply to momist]

I also use my Fitbit to remind me of my evening dose, but on the night in question, I took the pill before the alarm (as I was going out), then when I got home, I took it again! Lesson learned.

[Morzine]

I use a pill box for my afib tablets.......I did take a double paracetamol dose by mistake recently ....and then remembered......so I u derstand you totally.......I’d be useless without my pill box fir afib.....I even double check I’ve put them in the right place as I’ve caught myself out a couple of times doing that wrong........

[Arion52]

Old age, forgetting and or taking extra meds is part of the deal, probably do it once or twice a week

[123Abc123]

Hi Jjda

I am afraid of doing this so l have a fail safe routine!! I take the left tablet in the morning and the right tablet at night😀

[JJPenparc]

Unfortunately i did exactly the same this morning so fingers crossed for next 24 hours!! 🙄🤗

[Speed]

I just write the first letter of the relevant day on the pill in the blister pack using a thin permanent marker each time I start a new pack. Works a treat

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