Eliquis

[Janith]

Hi ... can l take Eliquis with squid oil? Why was l prescribed 5.0 mg. Eliquis twice per day instead of 2.5 mg. Twice per day? Why do they start with the higher dose rather than the lowest dose? It’s weird!

[Jafib]

I am on 5mg twice a day as well and that is where I started. I figured it was because of my size - 265 pounds.

[Janith in reply to Jafib]

Thank you!

[Mrsvemb]

5mg twice a day is the standard dose for AF. The lower dose is prescribed if you are under 60kg in weight, or over 80 years old, or have kidney problems.

[Janith in reply to Mrsvemb]

Thank you!

[Bagrat]

5mg is the standard dose. Squid oil is high in omega 3 and this should be discussed with doctor or pharmacist as in high doses I believe omega 3 is contraindicated as it is a natural anticoagulant and may increase risk of bleeding.

I do take 600mg of omega 3 with apixaban but this is much lower than recommended dose which is 1200 to 2400mg. I would NEVER advise anyone to do the same without a medical consult.

[Janith]

Thank you!! Which one do you take?

[Bagrat in reply to Janith]

I take healthspan omega 3 600mg caps. Usex to take the 1000 but I am now only taking one every otber day because I've now got tamoxifen in the mix which MAY increase blood levels of apixaban.

[brit1]

I am 80 and weigh about 10lbs more than suggested weight for 2.5mgs bid. I don't have any kidney issues btw but I take 2.5mgs bid altho cardiologist put me on 5mg bid but doesn't makes sense that someone weighing so much more than my 142lbs can also be on the 5mgs.

[Janith]

Well l weigh ten lbs less than you do! I think that l will call Eliquis tomorrow about this issue. I did speak with my doctor’s nurse about it yesterday and he said that 5 mg is the recommended dose for afib patients as long as their kidneys are healthy?? I would prefer to take the smaller dose? I agree with you.

[Khatpi]

Janith, I was told it is according to your weight by what dosage you are prescribed. Good ? I wondered that my self.