Another Apixaban question

[Morges]

Hi Forum.

Since starting Apixaban 3 weeks ago, I have a persistent feeling of pressure on my chest .

I didn't have this before starting apixaban and I'm not taking anything other meds.

Maybe this is a common side effect?

I do have a GP appointment in 2 weeks time - so can ask then, meanwhile interested to know if anyone else gets this.

[jeanjeannie50]

If you read the information leaflet that comes with Apixaban it will tell you if what you are experiencing is a common side effect. If it doesn't then you need to speak to your GP asap as a heavy feeling in the chest can be a symptom of something more serious.

Call your GP's surgery now please and explain your problem, that's what I would be doing.

Jean

[Morges in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thanks Jean - please my reply to Desanthony

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Morges]

Please see your GP as a matter of urgency. Better to be safe than sorry.

[Desanthony]

Not heard of this before. I don't have a pack insert to read to find out if this is a side effect and can't remember reading this. I would read your pack insert and if you can't find anything there ask your pharmacist. All the best.

[Morges in reply to Desanthony]

Thanks - yes I have read the patient information leaflet thoroughly and it is not mentioned. I did find something online about indigestion as a side effects but I'm not sure if that is what it feels like.

[Desanthony in reply to Morges]

Call your pharmacist and ask them - they may of course suggest you go to your GP. Our pharmacist can make an earlier appointment with our GP than we could just by calling. Needs checking out.

[wilsond]

Not listed as a side effect,I'd check it out anyway.

[Morges in reply to wilsond]

It does say nausea is a side effect - so maybe it's that. The pharmacist telephoned me to ask how I was getting with it as it was a first prescription and I did tell her but she didn't seem to pick up on that.

[baba]

see your GP, URGENT

[Denise-]

I do get indigestion a lot since taking Apaxiban but I would go and see your GP asap because I had tests and they confirmed it was actually Vagal AF .

[Morges in reply to Denise-]

Thank you Denise that's us interesting. I'll have to look that up.