Injuries and Apixaban

[Solobiker]

Hi all, I have been taking Apixaban for approximately 5 weeks with no apparent side effects until a week ago when I caught the side of my leg on a solid object. This resulted in an fairly instant swelling which refuses to go down, it is very tender to the touch and painful to walk. I have also some bruising further down around my heel. I wonder if anyone else has experienced this kind of reaction and how should it be treated. I would just like to add that the contact did not warrant this kind of reaction.

Many thanks

[PMRPete]

Unfortunately a very common side effect of apixaban "bruises that come up more easily and take longer to fade than usual" and in your case worse!

nhs.uk/medicines/apixaban/

[2stents]

Hi solobiker

I’m not on that same med as you. But on others I have had some good haematomas. If it doesn’t go down I would get it checked out, I had to have one of mine drained it took 3 months to heal so don’t leave it to long. The others took a long time to clear by them selfs had lots of bruising but everything was ok.

Hope yours heals quickly for you

[Solobiker in reply to 2stents]

Hi, thank you for your reply. I have been to see my GP and she confirmed your opinion that it could take a while to heal. I am new to all this and will have to be a lot more careful in the future.