Apixiban and neuralgia

[Lindaj754]

Anyone heard of apixiban causing neuralgia? I have never suffered from neuralgia, but it started a week after starting apixiban. My doctor says it is unlikely but I am not so sure. Manifests as sensitive,burning scalp and headache.

Thanks

[Hidden]

Not aware, have been taking Apixaban for 4 years with no problems.

[daveboy123]

Hi Lindaj

I have been on Apixaban for 2years now. Every now and then I get the same. It’s as if you have banged your head? Over time I have also been on the receiving end of some severe headaches, of which paracetamol seems to help? It appears to be subsiding over time though?

Dave

[Auriculaire]

You really need to get this checked out. These can be symptoms of giant cell arteritis which can be really serious and lead to loss of vision . If you have any visual disturbances at all seek medical attention immediately. This is a condition that affects women more than men and is often missed by doctors.

[Lindaj754]

Thank you. Doctor thinks it is occipital neuralgia