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Apixaban to Edoxaban.

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I have been takin apixaban since early December 2020, and since the end of the year I have had almost constant indigestion (and gas). Antacid prescription meds haven't worked. I have been advised by a medical expert to change to Edoxaban as it's not loaded with lactose.

Anyone else experience the same and made a switch?

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Drounding

I had stomach issues with Dabigatran and changed to Edoxaban which has resolved my issues - and has the benefit of being only once a day.

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CDreamer

Issues with Pradaxa so moved to Apixaban- no further problems but it is all very individual how we react. Hope it works for you.

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ramblerbaz3

Hi....I had the opposite, Edoxaban causing stomach problems (gas). I was changed to Apixaban 5mg twice daily & so far ok 👍.....all the best!!

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FiveMilesSouth

I have not had indigestion feelings. But I need to eat with Apixaban. And that means a proper meal like with cheese or similar or I get a gnawing pain. It’s really important to eat with Apixaban. For some people I think ironically you could be at risk of a stomach bleed if you don’t.

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Storminnormin44

Thanks to all for your advice. I have taken Apixaban with my meals and that did make a marginal improvement. So I will try the Edoxaban with it’s lower/no lactose.

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gordeno8

You need lansoprazole from doctors nothing wrong with apixaban.ive been taking them for 7years .I have no stomach problems.i did for 3 months before I had them .felt like someone sitting on my chest.all my problems were caused by dehydration and 10 blood clots.

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