Apixaban and Bisoporol

[Myflowers2]

Does anyone else take Apixaban and 10mg of Bisoporol. I have read it increases the serum of Apixaban.

[FraserB]

I don't take bisoprolol, but I do take apixaban with diltiazem. And diltiazem does increase the blood levels of apixaban. It will vary from person to person but doctors still prescribe this combination because it's a "moderate" inhibitor, not a "strong" inhibitor. Only when it's strong will they will not prescribe or use with caution. I haven't heard anything about an interaction with bisoprolol and apixaban but I am not a doctor.

I found my pharmacist to be well versed in drug interactions and a suggestion you may want to contact a pharmacist first and then your doctor, just to be certain about bisoprolol and apixaban.

[Myflowers2 in reply to FraserB]

Thank you . I decided to talk to the pharmacist this morning.

[babs1234]

I take both medications but only 1.25mg Bisoprolol. Last night I had an AF episode while asleep and my HR shot to 139bpm at one point 🤦‍♀️

[hausjac]

I take Bisoprolol 7.5mg and also Apixaban for the last 4 years. Cardio has no problem with it

[julielj in reply to hausjac]

Can I please ask what dose of Apixaban you're on. I start this drug of 5mg twice a day this week. I am on 7.5 of Bisoprolol just like you. I am very nervous. My doctor has told me to come off asprin therapy and take Apixaban instead as it is far superior for AF. Just got to wait a couple of more days for the asprin to be out if my system before I start it.

[hausjac in reply to julielj]

I take 5mg Apixaban twice daily. Yes it is superior to aspirin as the way it does its job is to prevent clots forming it is an anti-coagulant. Aspirin is anti-platelet and therefore is not relevant when one has AF. Hate taking anything but needs must unfortunately!

[wilsond]

My Electrophysiologist put me on both along with Flecanide, as Flecanide alone can cause AFlutter ( as it did for me! Prescribed by a cardiologist who should have known better)I cant imagine there is significant interactions. I've been on both for years

[sueallen]

I take Edoxaban & Bisoprolol 7.5mgs & have done for a couple of years no obvious problems

[Teresa156]

Please can I ask of you read that on line? If so, there are many sites on there that give out incorrect and conflicting info.

[anncrn]

I take apixiban and 1.5 mg bisoporol with no problems also 50mg twice daily for AF only thing causes hair loss.