NO RECURRING AFIB

[Traudel]

Sorry for not in steady contact.

I have had a short Episode of Afib after a Hernia Operation 3 yeas ago.

For 1 1/2 year no Afib Interuptions.

4 Years ago a very small Anerism created through a Fall,

which was totally closed after 24 h.

I'm on twice a day 2.5 mg Apixaban.

Could I reduce this to 1 time 2.5 mg a day or total cancel this medication?

Appreciate any answer.

Thank you,

Traudel

[Paulbounce]

Hi Traudel.

I think the answer is no way without a medic’s agreement. Forum members are not medically qualified and it’s not a wise move to self medicate. Check with your doctor.

Rgds Paul

[Traudel in reply to Paulbounce]

THANK YOU, I DID, THE ANSWER IS TO CONTINUE

[Paulbounce in reply to Traudel]

Nice one Traudel👍

[BenHall1]

I think the best advice is to ask your medical team who are professionally involved in your health care. Personally, I would not give you any other advice. Sorry.

[Traudel in reply to BenHall1]

THANK YOU I DID, THE ANSWER IS TO CONTINUE ...

[DawnTX]

you really should ask your doctor when it comes to changing anything about your meds with your history, especially I wouldn’t take chance

[Traudel in reply to DawnTX]

THANK YOU, I DID, THE ANSWER IS TO CONTINUE. I THOUGHT THERE MIGHT BE ANOTHER PERSON IN SIMILAR SITUATION AND MAYBE DID TAKE A SMALER DOSE.

APPREIATE

[DawnTX]

i’m glad you did that. Yes many times the doctor will increase or cut it I most situations they are not you. The only time I had that happen was amiodarone because I was so sick. Even though I waited to get the doctor to decide because withdrawing could complicate even more. We only have one heart so we really don’t want to mess around with it.

i’m so glad you talk to your doctor. I really don’t understand people looking for answers from us on certain pick up the phone and call your you can get feedback from us and we can share stories but that’s what they are our stories. I hope you are feeling better now.

[Greenhilldrive]

I’m on 5mg twice a day and the cardiologist refused to reduce my dosage because she thinks I won’t be protected if she halved my dose. I’m suffering from hair loss and have to bear with that because losing hair is better than having a stroke, I figured.

You’re on the lowest dose and I would just continue with that. We have to take it twice a day because Apixaban has a very short half life.

If you are not suffering from any bad side effects from it, then there is nothing for you to worry about. Take care.