hesitant to start yet another drug: eliquis

[animalsdeservelov]

getting ready to start eliquis- did anyone have an adverse reaction when they started the drug?

[Slattery]

I was also concerned about starting Eliquis, however I have had no symptom at all. If this med does not work for you, try another.

[Physalis]

I was reluctant to take it but it has given me no trouble. In fact now my AFib has stopped I am reluctant to give it up. In the two years I took it, that's before my ablation, I had no attacks of migraine.

[Frances123]

No problems at all. Been on it for 5 years or more. If there were as slattery has said there are others you can try. Rather that than risk a stroke.

Hope it goes well for you.

Frances x

[Tryfan]

Like a lot of readers I'm a reluctant pill taker. But having been warned of consequences when i decided to stop taking Apixaban. I take it. No known side effects apart from bruising a little easier. Best wishes.

[doodle68]

Hello animalsdeservelov 😊 I hate taking any medication unless it is absolutely necessary and was appalled when told I would need to take Eliquis for the rest of my life.

Having learned about the large number of AF related strokes I am now grateful I do take it .

I have been taking it for 3 years with no problems, I bruise more easily , bleeding cuts don't seem to be a problem and stop when pressure is applied.

[bantam12]

I react badly to lots of meds, even paracetamol ! but I can honestly say Eliquis has caused absolutely no side effects at all, nothing 😊

[Buffafly]

No. Do not think of it as ‘yet another drug’ - it is probably more important than others you may be taking.

[Scat319]

I really fought taking a blood thinner, but my cardio doctor assured me Eliquis was the least problematic, so have been taking it for a little over a year with absolutely no problems, no bleeding issues either. (Love your screen name!!)

[djmnet]

Nada, zero, zilch side effects on eliquis.

[Hidden]

Just the $$$$. All that moola just to stop a little clot from forming in a pinky tip sized heart indent. The only thing I've noticed is it, at first, taking a little longer to coagulate when I cut myself. I don't really notice now.

I have to speak to cardio since I have not had any A fib since my cryo-abl. last Sept. New studies say I may not need it. That Medicare Pharm. insurance donuthole makes it quite costly!

[DHMD]

No problems for me at all with Eliquis.So much easier than using Warfarin.I am on it for life due to 2 unprovoked DVT

[CookieinAL]

I have been on Eliquis for two years with no issues.

[TheProf]

Me too. No problems except longer bleeding if I get a cut. But it's no worse for that than Voltarol.

[Redmakesmehappy]

I,have been on it several months, no problems as of this date. I sure didn’t want to take it. Only problem is the cost. Expensive for Medicare patients. Others insurance, they have a plan to help. It puts you in the donut hole real fast especially if you are using any other name brand medication. Cheaper than a stroke though!!!