Apixaban

[Leonardo]

Is the blood thinner Apixaban effective when taken alongside hydroxycarbomide?

[Mazcd Partner MPNVoice]

Hi Leonardo, I assume that your haematologist has prescribed Apixaban, so it should be ok, but if you are unsure then phone and check. Maz

[Merry6]

I've been taking Apixaban and Hydrea for the last 6 months (prescribed by haemo). Appears to be effective as my blood clot has gone, yay!

[Leonardo]

Following a significant pulmonary thrombosis in Jan. 2017 I was put on Apixaban 10mg, reduced to 5mg after 6 months. On Xmas Day I had a similar incident and was told Apixaban hadn’ t worked for me so put on Warfarin + Dalteparin injections. INR has fluctuated greatly -prob. Cos of gastric flu so has caused both me and the NHS considerable hastle.If poss. I would like to return to Apixaban or a similar alternative , and wonder if anyone has ha a similar experience. I am 80 yrs.old- have ET and Jak 2 foratleast 10 yrs. - on 9x500mg hydroxycarbomide per week.

Many thanks for your replies.