Edoxaban to Apixaban

[Myflowers2]

Still unsure whether to change from Edoxaban to Apixaban. Can anyone tell me if they have done this.

[Sunnyann]

Hi yes I changed from edoxaban to alixaban due to an allergic reaction to the edoxaban . I came out in a rash and itched all over taking edoxaban . Been fine with apoxaban ....

[ozziebob]

It might help others to understand better if you could explain why you are faced with this choice of medications.

[Carew]

I switched the other way!

This was done because I was having foot issues. When I accidentally ran out of Apixaban, my feet improved.

I have been fine on Edoxaban.

Otherwise, no problems.

Replying so as to reassure that switching, in and of itself, is no big deal. And most people seem fine on both - my issue with Apixaban seems quite rare and is in no way meant to put you off. Could easily have been the other way round.

[Carew in reply to Carew]

Just in case it helps, I had previously switched from Rivaroxaban as that affected my eyesight - fine focus was impaired.

[Tapanac]

I was changed from Rivaroxaban to Apixaban as Rivaroxaban gave me UTIs and was told by EP that Apixaban was the kindest to the brain and stomach especially as I had had brain tumour surgery. Been on Apixaban now since 2016 or 2017 and touch wood no problems regarding the pill, just my problems falling over and crashing my head on paving stones.

All the best

Pat x

[Astridnova in reply to Tapanac]

Any idea why Apixaban was meant to be 'kindest to the brain,' or what the threat to the brain might have been?

[Tapanac in reply to Astridnova]

I think he meant regarding any bleeding as I kept falling. I’m not really sure to tell the truth it’s just what I was told and you know what it’s like in hospital you only think of things to ask and say when you get home.

Xx

[Astridnova in reply to Tapanac]

Thanks. Since both medications are blood thinners, it is hard to see how one might spare the brain more than the other. Hope you've stopped falling.

[Tapanac in reply to Astridnova]

No they are not blood thinners. They are anti coagulants, but I didn’t query it as I just took his word

Weeellll as far as falling over I’ve had one fall this year (in the hospital corridor) but as my youngest grandaughter said “why are you walking like a robot nanny”. Trying to pick up my feet!!!!

[iris1205]

As with all meds- we each react differently! I was switched to apixaban from rivaroxiban as the new EP said he preferred Apixaban for long term. Who knows if it was science based (there is research stating less gastric disturbance) or his manufacturer preference.

In my case , joint inflammation increased. When I returned to Rivaroxaban it went away.

In contrast my sister has AF, takes Apixaban with no side effects!

Hence my remark - we all react differently. Try it, and change if needed!

Best wishes!