Anyone taking Eliquis/Apixaban?

[G2020]

I have dilated cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation, I have taken carvedilol, eplerenone, candesartin and a blood thinner for seven years. Originally the blood thinner was warfarin, but I was recently switched to Eliquis/Apixaban and I am suffering from difficulty breathing at the least exertion, a dry cough, low level headache and palpitations. I just wondered if anyone has had a similar experience with Eliquis/Apixaban.

[bantam12]

I generally don't tolerate meds very well but I've not had any problems taking Apixaban, I chose it because it seems to be the one least likely to cause side effects but sounds like you are having issues with it.

[G2020 in reply to bantam12]

Thanks for the reply.

[Tessie28]

Both myself and my hubby take Apixaban. No side effects. Hope you get it sorted.

[G2020 in reply to Tessie28]

Thanks for the reply

[Parklife-66]

Hi I have been on these meds for 2 years.at first I had similar problems to you. Now all is good take 2 5mg twice a day

[G2020 in reply to Parklife-66]

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[Parklife-66]

Speak to you doctor

[Zac11]

I was prescribed Apixaban and took it for a couple of years with no apparent problems, but have now been changed to Edoxaban, which I understand is the current preferred alternative for the NHS, largely for cost reasons. No apparent side effects with that either. Maybe I'm just lucky.

[G2020 in reply to Zac11]

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[Nannysue1]

I used to take rivaroxaban but after a gastric bleed was changed to apixaban 2 years ago with no problems

[G2020 in reply to Nannysue1]

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[Dribby]

I was on warfarin for a few years. But I was then switched to apixaban. I have been in this for 3 years with no side effects.

[G2020 in reply to Dribby]

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[btec]

I have constant Atrial fibrillation and dilated cardiomyopathy for the last 4 years yep I have a constant wheeze dry cough and shortness of breath. I’m used to it now and this only gets better when I go out running twice a week By the way I’m very overweight at the moment I’m 6ft 4inch and weigh about 21st. But I can still run but need to get back on it tbh. Good luck but don’t worry about it

Definitely speak to your doctor about it Tbh a good chemist would also know about the drugs they are prescribing also ask them

[G2020 in reply to btec]

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[daveofpensby]

Hi I taken these for about 4 to 5 years never had any problems from what I hear some start off like yourself but gradually settle down good luck

[G2020]

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