Eliquis - Should I avoid salads wit this medication?
Question posted by Sallywriston on 24 May 2016
Last updated on 4 February 2018 by BLuemoonstudio
The information on this page reflects personal experiences shared by our community members. It is not reviewed for medical accuracy and should not replace professional medical advice.
3 Answers
I have not started taking Elyquis yet but am glad to know that leafy greens will not inhibit anything .
I am vegetarian and juice daily which means I eat a lot of Raw fruits/veggies including lettuce, spinach, kale and parsley.
Another factor to being vegetarian is that I currently have gout which discourages you from eating any and all meat, shellfish and a limits your intake of beans .
In Initial research, I thought I had read that leafy greens can reduce the effectiveness of Elyquis. Thank you for clearing this up .
Sally, you do not need to avoid salads or dark green leafy vegetables on Eliquis. In contrast to warfarin (which I assume you've taken before because of the inquiry), Eliquis is not affected by the Vitamin K levels (which are found in dark green leafy vegetables)
I take Eliquis and there is no need to avoid salads, There is no interaction. I eat a salad every day.
Related topics
Further information
- Eliquis uses and safety info
- Eliquis prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Eliquis (detailed)
Similar questions
Search for questions
Still looking for answers? Try searching for what you seek or ask your own question.