A fib meds

[OldTownhammock]

I have been prescribed Eliquis and Metopropol. I've been taking it for a couple of years. It seems like it would be pretty rough on kidneys. Does anyone take an alternative?

[Batbara]

I’ve been taking the same for years. I have stage 3 kidney disease and have had no problems since taking it. good luck!

[OldTownhammock in reply to Batbara]

🤩Thank you. You have eased my worried mind.

[Batbara in reply to OldTownhammock]

You’re very welcome.wishing good health to you!

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador]

I have been taking Metoprolol for over 30 years before and after my transplant. I take it to control my BP. My creatinine is stable at 0.8-1.0.

[drmind]

Ive taken Metoprolol 25 mg twice a day for several years with no major problems. However, I so suspect that the afternoon dose may be contributing to some insomnia. It's a beta blocker and some are known to that.

[OldTownhammock in reply to drmind]

I was a little mire worried abt the eliquis bc it really thins your blood. Bu thank you for reassuring me

[Badger2024 in reply to OldTownhammock]

Important to never stop your blood thinners without consulting your doctor

[Darlenia]

My hubby takes Eliquis, Metoprolol, and Losartan. His kidneys failed in 2020 so he was put on dialysis and then received transplant in 2021. Hence, he now has one working kidney. It's incredibly important to keep the blood pressures controlled - high pressure inside the kidneys ruins them. With regard to blood thinners, Eliquis keeps a-fib away - a-fib can produce clots leading to strokes and heart attacks. While one can function without kidneys, it's a bit more difficult to do so without a relatively sound heart or mind. Regarding Eliquis, if you notice blood in your urine - then alert your team immediately. Something may have happened to the vessels inside your kidneys. Also, if you have balance issues, then it's important to revisit the blood thinner matter. Falling can produce dangerous hematomas (uncontrolled bleeding inside the brain). The alternative then is an implantable device, the Watchman, that can be put inside the heart in a certain area to prevent clots from forming. However, the best outcomes are with the blood thinners.

For a little of background, my hubby has diabetes (T2D) which took his native kidneys. He has a team of doctors looking after him - two cardiologists , a neurosurgeon, a transplant team, a nephrologist, etc. He was on baby aspirin for many years to prevent a-fib, the transplant team switched him to Eliquis, but then he tripped and fell resulting in a hematoma requiring brain surgery. The neurosurgeon pulled him off all thinners for healing purposes, but then a-fib occurred, and he was returned to Eliquis with everyone's blessing. There was a discussion regarding the value of implanting a Watchman (very new approach), but the thinners edged it out because of their effectiveness and fact my hubby truly tripped, it wasn't balance related. Hubby is 74 years old now, his transplant is functioning well (steady), and so is his heart. He's very active. Hope this gives you a sense of direction.

[OldTownhammock in reply to Darlenia]

Yes, thank you. And good luck to your hubby