Changing from Apixaban

[Maisiemay13]

Hi just had a letter advising me of change from Apixaban to Edoxaban any advice as I really do not want to change due to having issues with medication !

[genorm]

I had this same letter about a month ago. The cardiologist had selected Apixaban for me and it was all agreed 2 years ago. I think they are trying it on, as I guess Edoxaban will be cheaper. I phoned the GP surgery to deliver my most informed and determined speech about staying with Apixaban, as it best fits my health needs. Result: I'm staying on Apixaban. I hope you can get what is best for you too.

[Maisiemay13 in reply to genorm]

I will call them as it took a long time for my body to adjust to Apixaban

[Karumba in reply to Maisiemay13]

Hi there..what problems did you have to adjust with re: apixaban?

Did you have major issues at the beginning?

[Maisiemay13 in reply to Karumba]

Hi I had a few stomach issues just for a few weeks,unfortunately medication has that effect on my body hence not wanting to change

[Foxglo]

Last Christmas in my surgery there was a new computer model changing all medication to alternative cheaper ones with no notification till I saw changes on the medication request. It was easily changed but the computer kept altering it back till a manual override which can only be set for a year. When my Consultant knew what had happened she wrote a letter reinforcing the medication I should have. So the cost cutting exercise cost a consultants letter and 3 appoints getting the computer instructions changed and fixed.

[Maisiemay13 in reply to Foxglo]

Thank you pleased you got it sorted

[Tapanac]

I believe Edoxaban is cheaper than Apixaban. I am told Apixaban is kinder to any bleeds especially gastro and brain.

My husband is on pravastatin (cholesterol) and some time ago he had a letter to change to simvastatin - the reason? it was cheaper. He didn't change.

With the drain on the NHS etc these days I believe GPs are asked to try and cut down.

[Maisiemay13 in reply to Tapanac]

I am phoning the dispensary later today when the person is in

[dave205]

Check this out for information.

sciencedirect.com/science/a...

[Uniform96]

The same thing happened to me . Some pharmacist employed by NHS look at medications and attempt to change them to suit usually cost is involved. I just phoned my GP and explained that I was not choosing to change for the reasons that you gave and they were not bothered as long as they could document it on my notes! It's your choice!

[Maisiemay13 in reply to Uniform96]

I am calling the person who sent the letter on Monday as she was not in yesterday,fully understand cost cutting but not much good for patients who react badly to meds! Pleased you got yours sorted

[fabjabfab]

I am the opposite. It took me a while to get used to edoxaban but now they want to change me to another because of my post surgery complications. I don’t want to change.