Apixaban User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Septson
• September 28, 2017

Eliquis (apixaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis, Prophylaxis "Anyone who takes this drug should have their head examined. I plan to file a lawsuit for what this medicine did to me. Nausea, headache, bruising, stiff painful joints, bleeding and fatigue. You name it this drug will do it to you. I quit this drug and any doctor who suggests taking it again will get dismissed by me"

• Mainiac
• October 21, 2016

Eliquis (apixaban) for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "In my 80s, A-Fib diagnosed 18 years ago. Tried all the drugs at the time to correct it including going through Cardiac-Ablation w/o anesthesia (sedation did not help much). Nothing worked. On Coumadin until 2 years go - didn't like the limitations on food intake due to Vit.K avoidance- switched to Eliquis. Very happy with it. Possibly contributes to constipation like other Rx I take, but can't blame Eliquis. No other apparent side effects. Glad to longer take 'rat poison', which my son always reminded me I'd been taking and enjoying green vegetables again."

• Babcha
• June 17, 2015

Eliquis (apixaban) for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "i have AF Was on Aspirin Doctor wanted me on Warfarin Tried it, my AF came back, after six weeks and lots of blood tests my INR rate was still 1, knowing some of the worst case side effects I was not happy to be on it. On Aspirin I had a life On Warfarin, warfarin took over my life Could not drink or eat certain foods Could not take anti inflamatories (for Rhu Arthritis, taken as and when required, not regularly) Worry about cranial bleeds brought on by taking Warfarin Too much worry Complained to the Dr that she had not explained the alternatives properly to me Was put on Apixaban at my request Also as a back up was put on a Betablocker, as advised by a Dr in A and E after a scary AF attack Now three months on Apixaban and life is good"

• Ron
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2020

Eliquis (apixaban) for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "Severe stomach pain from Eliquis 5 mg twice a day. Only been on it for 5 days. Hurts so bad I can’t sleep. My stroke score is a zero. Less than 1% chance of a stroke. This stuff is awful. Took xarelto for 2 months and had. Severe back pain."

• Masood
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 11, 2019

Eliquis (apixaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "I have PE (pulmonary embolism) 8 months ago. I started xaralto but after six months still had 4 clots on my lungs. Dr changed to eliquis now 3 month taking eliquis but now I get thyroid problems in my blood test because of this medicine. Tomorow again going to see the dr may change my medicine because now I feel swallowing dizziness and muscle pain. I'm just 35 years old. I'm in big trouble"

• snowtop...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 6, 2017

Eliquis (apixaban) for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "At age 79 and put on Eliquis 5 days ago--I have had such bad dizziness and nausea--and because of Meniere's also, the ears ringing has been awful and added to all this. I have chronic a-fib and have two cardio-versions. I was previously on 2 baby aspirin daily. Couldn't tolerate either of the other newer meds either. Everything seems to increase my dizziness due to Meniere's and adds to nausea and even confusion and etc. So--I just told my doctor--no more of this drug. I want to stay with the 2 baby aspirin daily. No history of stroke in my family--nor have I had any. I just don't do meds well 'at all'."

• BGano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 20, 2020

Eliquis (apixaban) for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "Recently had a TIA due to A Fib and was put on Eliquis. No issues for 3 weeks until my heart rate spiked to 180 BPM, tachydardia, and feeling a flush of adrenaline throughout my body. Within 4 days I had 3 episodes of it and was finally put on metoprolol to control my heart rate. It's now been 2 months and I still continue to have episodes of tachycardia with the flushing of adrenaline feeling. I'm also feeling dizzy quite often and in a fog a lot of the time. I feel like I'm a few heartbeats away from a heart attack. Doctors don't seem too worried but they're not going through it. I've never had instances of tachycardia until taking eliquis and lipitor. Not happy and will be asking for alternatives."

• Doris...
• February 13, 2016

Eliquis (apixaban) for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "I'm 81yr old female was put on Eliquis 5 wks for Af and I've had Severe stomach pain. Which I've had a bad pancreas before this but my pain has increased by at least 50% and lots of short term memory loss. I'm looking at getting off this medicine because I just can't handle the stomach pain. Good luck to everyone ."

• Pucky
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2019

Eliquis (apixaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "50 years old. Grade 3 tear to knee ligament. 2 x 13cm blood clots in lower leg resulted in PE. 2 clots broke off into lungs. Tried Xeralto, Eliquis,Pradaxa and currently on Warfarin. All the same side effects. Shocking joint and muscle pain at night. Wake thru the night all seized up. Takes 5 mins to unseize myself and sit up. Mornings are the worst. Can't walk without crutches. Have a window of 7 hrs in the day where I'm almost normal. Still seize up if I'm sitting for an hour or so. It's been 3 months now and can't get answers from anyone. Doctor says need to be on anticoagulant for 6 months. I'm at a loss :-("

• Surfer...
• April 12, 2017

Eliquis (apixaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis "This drug is dangerous. After a DVT, I was placed on the drug 5mg. twice a day. After a week my colon stated to feel funny. A couple days later I developed significant rectal bleeding. Went to ER where they diagnosed it was due to the Eliquis. Stopped the drug and bleeding stoped within two days. I am now on 10mg Xarelto once a day. No bleeding after seven days. Have a friend that is now in intensive care with a brain bleed. He was also on Eliquis for atrial fibrillation. Had been on the drug for four months. His started with minor headaches. FDA has it listed as a Black Box which means it could be fatal. Non of this was told to me at the ER for my DVT."

• White...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 16, 2018

Eliquis (apixaban) for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "Mom (88) was on this for 4 months. Had to take her to the hospital as she was exhausted and felt very ill. Found that the Eliqios gave her bleeding ulcers, and she had to be given blood transfusions because of severe blood loss, as well as drugs to help heal the ulcers. She always ate a healthy diet. Never had stomach issues before. After she went off this, her stomach healed up and she had no further problems with it. Stomach ulcers are not listed on the warnings for liquid."

• grand...
• September 10, 2016

Eliquis (apixaban) for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "Much easier to use then warfarin which I was on for 5 years. The only side effect I am finding is hair loss. I checked side effects for eliquis but hair loss was not on the list. I have been on this drug since April 2016."

• LEFTY
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 5, 2019

Eliquis (apixaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "I have had 4 DVTs that each turned into a PE. Extremely lucky to be alive. It turns out that I have a blood disorder that makes clotting easier. I was on Warfarin for 20 years. I switched to Eliquis about one year ago. It has been wonderful. Eating salads every day, no monitoring and feeling quite well. I would highly recommend Eliquis to anyone."

• Shome
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 29, 2020

Eliquis (apixaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "Had 3 PEs in both lungs with no DVTs diagnosed as reaction to varicose vein surgery. Was tested for hereditary clotting factors and have 2 borderline factors. No PEs returned but Dr wants me on this stuff for life. Have been slowly getting more and more muscle pain and weakness all over. Thought fibromyalgia was getting worse till I stopped taking eliquis for a few days for a medical procedure and by day 2 felt like a new person. Informed Dr and was told to stay on it which I will be discussing with him next visit. The way I feel the inactivity will kill me faster than another PE will"

• IkHow...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 19, 2020

Eliquis (apixaban) for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "Started taking Eliquis for a superficial blood clot (which was treated as a DVT) and within the first two weeks my mouth started itching and developed hives on my extremities. My doctor told me to take benedryl which helped. However, I would have rather been taken off the medication instead of being put on additional medications."

• Hopey
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2019

Eliquis (apixaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "I had an appointment with my doctor last week. I told her that something isn't right and I'm not feeling well. As I was trying to explain my symptoms I was slurring when I talked, plus I was very confused. She ordered a bunch of blood tests and a CT scan of my head. About an hour after seeing her my phone rang. It was my doctor telling me that I have to get to the ER right away. She told me that the blood test was positive for blood clots. While at the ER I was given a CT scan of my lungs. The tests showed that I have a blood clot in both of my lungs. The doctor put me on Eliquist. I am not pleased with the side effects. I have been having shortness of breath and horrible heart burn. I'd advise anyone to research all of the drugs and find out all of the side effects before taking Eliquist."

• dennis
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 25, 2019

Eliquis (apixaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis "I was put on Eliquis Apixaban 2 years ago for DVT, initially all was well but now I get sores on my scalp, itching all over my body and several dizzy spell a day that last only a second but my whole body tingles for several minutes and severe ringing in my ears. I don't like it, I am seeing my Dr on the 7/11/19 need to change it as it has caused me to resign from my job due to the unpleasant side affects."

• Terri
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 11, 2018

Eliquis (apixaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "The first two weeks I slept non stop, had extreme vertigo and twice had vertigo so bad I ended up falling and hurting myself. I have had constant chest pain and palpitations, shortness of breath. I now am having blood in my urine and have been having moderate to severe back pain as well as daily low grade dizziness and sometimes confusion."

• Shelby
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 27, 2020

Eliquis (apixaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "22 year old female. Got Pulmonary Embolism (PE) in March 2020. They was everywhere. Didn't get admitted. HORRIBLE pain. 7 months later, just got into a Pulmonolgist & hematologist. The reason of PE was never found. Eliquis worked for me but I've had problems since I got PEs & started taking it. I feel something in my lung, inflammation levels are high, I have burning back, side,& tummy pain. Got my GB out 4 this. Was not it. Nobody can figure it out. I'm told I'm fine & that is far from true. Idk if it is the Eliquis or not. I've literally got the worst care possible with all of this."

• pxinaz
• January 13, 2016

Eliquis (apixaban) for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "I had a brief episode of a-fib following severe pneumonia, so the docs put me on Eliquis and have insisted I stick with it despite the fact my a-fib resolved on its own two weeks after multiple failed cardioversion attempts and a course of amiodarone. Now I find myself having dark, very bloody bowel movements accompanied by severe abdominal cramping. Yuck. I have IBS, but this is different. Time to insist my docs take me off of it?"

• Frampo
• September 29, 2017

Eliquis (apixaban) for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "Within 5 days of taking Eliquis I have an itch rash on both sides of various parts of the body. Particularly itch at night after a couple of hours sleep. Seems to appear on same area of opposite sides of body simultaneously. Legs, upper arms, forearms, thighs, sides of stomach and chest. Also muscle spasms, legs, hips, back arms. Stop taking drug and no more muscle spasms and itching and rash clears up within a week to ten days."

• CHFpa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2021

Eliquis (apixaban) for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "My cardiologist prescribed me Eliquis after my STEMI. 2.5 mg twice a day, then wound up in hospital bleeding internally. Stopped the Eliquis, I was fine. Had a little AFib episode after bowel resection, cardiologist started Eliquis again in case of a clot. Wound up bleeding from nose and into ostomy bag. Filled the ostomy bag 3 times with blood. In hospital fighting for my life again."

• Katy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 8, 2023

Eliquis (apixaban) for Deep Vein Thrombosis "I was prescribed Eliquis 5mg twice a day a week ago for 2 blood clots in my lower leg. I started having a gassy stomach and a full feeling even though I ate less, but I blamed that on eating more vegetables. My legs felt heavy in spite of my compression socks, but I blamed that on the socks. I had a headache and random itching, but I blamed that on my allergies. But after taking it for 5 days, my stomach hurt too much to eat. I drank some milk, which always helps my stomach, but I felt worse. I went ahead and took my usual dose that evening, then woke up at 2 am with severe diarrhea. I had several more episodes that evening and the following day in spite of hardly eating anything. I had to skip work because I could not leave the house. I telephoned my doctor and left a message that I was not going to take Eliquis anymore and I started taking a calcium antacid. That was yesterday. Today my stomach is still gassy and hurts but the diarrhea, headache, and itching have stopped."

• Angela
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 30, 2019

Eliquis (apixaban) for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "I have been taking Eliquis 5mg for a year and was on Xalrelto for a year. Taken off off Xalrelto 20mg due to not working. Now I take 1 chewable Aspirin, Crestor and now, all my cholesterol stuff is low and Eliquis 5mg twice a day. I mainly get the dizziness and muscle cramps. Can't blame the dizziness all on Eliquis because I also take Verapamil SR 120mg... ugh Angie age: 51"

• djano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2019

Eliquis (apixaban) for Pulmonary Embolism "I have been on this eliquis for almost six months, had a clot in my lungs. Tried asking Dr to get me off, they say depending on how bad my heart condition is and they will see what they can do. I have nose bleeds every week, the last nosebleed was a nightmare. They did a rhinorocket (?) up my nose and its been a week and I still have little bleeding, scared to blow nose. Cant sleep, no energy. Tried telling my Dr. about this nothing."