Bruising due to Apixaban?

For the last few weeks I have had what looks like two purplish small bruises or blood blisters, each about 1 square cm, on a right big toe. These look fairly insignificant but are quite painful to walk on. They seem to be more painful in the mornings. I have covered them in plasters and used corn pads, but they have not improved. I am fairly new to Apixaban, only having taken it for a month or so. I wondered if it could have caused this problem? As I said, I'm not sure if it's a blister under the skin or a bruise (or even an infection). Any info would be appreciated.

[Maggimunro]

Have you stubbed your toe recently or worn some new shoes? I have been on Apixiban for 5 years and never had any unexplained bruises.

[Hidden in reply to Maggimunro]

No, that's just the point, I haven't done either of these things. And the bruise/blister has lasted much longer than would be expected.

[momist]

See your GP about this. There are lots of other things that can cause unexplained bruises like that, and I can't remember seeing any other reports about bisoprolol causing such bruises in the years I've been on this forum.

[Catlady56 in reply to momist]

Think she is taking about anti coagulant rather than bisoprolol?

[momist in reply to Catlady56]

Sorry, I did mean the Apixaban.

[Catlady56]

It would be best to get it checked out by doctor if you are concerned, but I have been on Rivaroxaban (another anti coagulant) for three years and have also had unexplained bruising episodes. One was on thumb which I'm sure I hadn't hit on anything. I've currently got one on little finger, and again I have no recall of hitting it. Neither were/are remotely painful. I do have one on little toe - which I did stub on a door and that is painful, but toe "things" tend to take longer to settle down. I don't bleed excessively when cut and when I've mentioned bruising it's always been dismissed as nothing, so am interested to hear what you are told.

[Angel150]

I am also on Apixaban and as it is a blood thinner all your bumps and bruises show up far more. If it lasts more than a few days I would mention it to your GP.

[RoyMacDonald]

I never had any such reaction. Perfectly normal bruising same as when I wasn't on Apixaban. It's an anti-coagulant by the way, NOT a blood thinner which is only given by an injection in very rare circumstances.

All the best.

Roy