Apixoban & Alipurinol

[Dusty_Trainline]

Should my husband be taking both Apixoban for AF and Alipurinol for Gout as they’re both anticoagulants? His legs and abdomen are getting very swollen, spongy but solid like a memory foam pillow. Looking for answers please xxx

[GrannySmithgs5]

Hi Dusty , Allopurinol is a drug used for gout and kidney stones , it reduces the amount of uric acid in the body , not an anticoagulant . Your husband must be very uncomfortable , perhaps your GP could help with his swollen legs and abdomen . Hope it all improves quickly xx

[Dusty_Trainline in reply to GrannySmithgs5]

Thanks for your support. He is on diuretics. GP appointment booked. Liver consultation September. First thought was that his heart failure causing oedema but now think it’s the liver failure. One day at a time xxx

[Desanthony]

Definitely go and see your GP as soon as you can as he may need a diuretic. If you ever have questions about medication telephone your pharmacist.

[Dusty_Trainline in reply to Desanthony]

Thank you for your support. My husband is on diuretics.

[BobD Volunteer]

Alpurinol is NOT an antiocgaulant it is used to reduce uric acid levels in blood. I can find no contraindications with any anticoagulant.

Your husband should see his doctor regarding the problems you describe as we are not emdcially trained or able to advise.

[Dusty_Trainline in reply to BobD]

Thanks for your support. GP appointment next Thursday.

[Desanthony in reply to Dusty_Trainline]

That's good he really does need to see someone. If anything changes call 111 or 999 or go straight to A&E

[Ppiman]

Is he active and doing much walking? This is important as it activates the body's "calf muscle pump" which is its way of returning blood up the leg veins and back into the heart. If he's inactive, he can mimic this while sitting down, best of all with his feet raised on a stool, while moving his toes back and forth making sure its done in a way that properly tenses the calf muscles. This will help reduce the puffiness in his ankles ("oedema") a great deal.

He should talk to his GP today, however, and mention the worsening oedema. It is a very common problem with different causes some of which do need urgent investigation and treatment.

Steve

[WallMatt]

I'm taking both with no ill effects. My feet and ankles were quite swollen in January and it turned out to be a side effect of another medication, Amlodipine.

[CmsUK]

Hi,Good luck with the doctors for your husband , I’ve been on Apixaban & Allopurinol for over a year now, no issues for me.

Kind regards

Craig