Eliquis vs. NSAIDs

Ive had AF for many years and am considered “chronic”. I also have arthritis sporting bilateral knee replacements 12 years ago and a hip replacement. I take hydrocodone for pain. I take Eliquis for my anticoagulant and have been advised never to take an NSAID (ibuprofen, aspirin, etc.), which is what I need. Any advice out there?

[BobD Volunteer]

Sorry that I can't be more help but all I take is paracetamol for my arthritis as any NSAIDs are contra indicated if you have AF since they are known to be a cause let alone a trigger. Never mind the contra indication with anticoagulants.

[Bawdy]

I feel for you, I have psoriatic arthritis and ibuprofen is my pill of choice. I take xarelto at night and ibuprofen in the morning, just one they are allowing me, before xarelto on a bad day I may take three, oh well, it"s amazing what we put up with when there is no alternative. Panadol dosen't work for me unfortunately. All the best.

[Grayjay]

Paracetamol is the best alternative.