talking with a slur

[Seafoodrocks]

I have been on Apixaban for a few months and after a few minutes when I talk I start to speak

with a slur a bit bit like someone who is drunk.

I of course have not been drinking at all

Has anyone experienced this at all?

[Responsable]

Hi! Just looked at Apixaban possible side-effects and was surprised that there are "only" 24 in the list, lol. What you mention is not in the list, but the closest ones may be "confusion" or "swelling of the face or tongue" (meaning poor blood circulation in these areas).

[Buffafly]

I doubt whether the Apixaban is to blame. There are several conditions that can affect your speech, one for your GP I think.

[jeanjeannie50]

I had a period over a few days last year when my brain wouldn't function. My sister and myself were arranging to move another older sister down to the area where we live. It was a super stressful time as her house sale fell through right as contracts were going to be signed and we had to start all over again.

A solicitor was talking to me on the phone and my brain wouldn't function so I couldn't speak. It also happened down the town when someone spoke to me and I just couldn't respond. Convinced I must have had a mini stroke I dialled the 111 number and was given an appointment at A&E for that same afternoon. Honestly, their tests were so thorough and I was admitted to a ward. A consultant came to see me around 2am in the morning which was a bit of a shock!

Next day after reviewing all my tests including a CT scan of my head. I was sent home but had an appointment with a different consultant a few days later. I explained to him what had happened and there followed lots more tests including a carotid artery scan and an MRI of my head. Back to the consultant to hear the results and he said that if he had a brain as healthy as mine at my age he would be very pleased, apparently they shrink with age but mine showed little evidence of this. I must say here that I'm not aware of any extra intelligence I have, quite the opposite. Anyway nothing could be found wrong and I've been fine since.

A friend did know of someone who had experienced the very same thing as I had.

My advice to you would be to seek medical advice asap as you may be putting your slurred speech down to Apixaban when it's not that causing it at all. Lets face it that's what you would have done immediately if you hadn't started your DOAC. Your symptoms need investigating, you could always call the 111 no. for advice like I did and hope that they send you for tests quickly.

Please get medical advice and let us know how you get on.

Jean

[Cliff_G]

I get the occasional hour or two when I lisp badly. No idea why, and I'm not on Apixaban. Stopds after a while if I don't try to talk and just ignore it

[PleasantPink in reply to Cliff_G]

Never ignore a symptom like that , it's not normal & needs to be diagnosed. Because it goes away does not mean it's not a concern. The added concern is that it returns, so whatever is going on is not resolved.

[Cliff_G in reply to PleasantPink]

Thanks. I agree, however, in today's NHS.... It's rare but if it turns reproducible and can be demonstrated to a doctor, it's worthwhile checking. But with the demands I make on my GP at present, I have to pioritise and there are bigger things.

I also get an eye problem, random loss of proper binocular/focusing control. I chased that down through optician, about 4 visits to the hospital eye dept, it wouldn't do it on demand and they simply said ignore it and if it gets worse come back. I think there's a general neuropathy which occurred either due to the monster aortic dissection I suffered, or possible 5 years on Amiodarone (now off it)

[baba]

Get medical advice

[Jajarunner]

Definitely go to doctors asap

[Seafoodrocks]

Thank you for the very helpful comments it appears it was nothing to do with the Apixaban.

When my GP checked me over he found I had an infection on my tongue/throat

[JaneFinn in reply to Seafoodrocks]

Oh that’s so good to hear! At least I presume it’s treatable, and you’re relieved it’s nothing more serious Hope it clears up soon.

Thanks for letting us know. I’ve only just seen your message and read the replies - people on this forum are a mine of wonderful wisdom and advice, aren’t they?

[Snowgirl65 in reply to Seafoodrocks]

I'm so glad you had it checked out and found out the culprit! I was going to respond, asking if you had an ocular migraine recently, as that had caused the same symptom for me. Good news for you!

[Ppiman]

You are saying that it is after a few minutes that the slurred speech appears? If so, are you lips feeling different at all? Is it one-sided? It won't be the apixaban - well, unlikely. I think you do need to ask your doctor but this sounds like a nerve in the face is becoming inflamed.

Steve

[JOY2THEWORLD49]

Hi

Sounds like you could have had a ATI. Snall stroke.

Get checked out.

cheri JOY

[Calypso76]

So glad it was nothing serious and you're feeling better. This group rocks. LOL

[PleasantPink]

Get medical advice as soon as possible.