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Has anyone experienced a severe rash with Eliquis and how long did it last?
I have been on 20 mg Eliquis for 3 weeks and have experienced a severe allergic reaction. I have a red rash all over my body as well as blisters on my toes and have lost my taste. I am also on Prednisone and Actemra (an injection med replacing my Prednisone eventually). Am not sure which drug... read more
Can warfarin affect male fertility?
Pulmonary Embolism -- Recurrent Event - Wondering about side effects?My husband had his 1st PE in 2006 after returning from the Solomon Islands (he served 15yrs in the Australian Army). The next one in 2007. And the 3rd in 2008. His warfarin dosage has gone as high as 22mg/day. His doc has never... read more
Do you stop taking Eliquis when you have a dentist appointment? If so, when before & after?
If the prescription Eliquis is stopped because of a dentist appointment, is there another medicine to help prevent a blood clot from forming? If not, how many days before Dental appointment and how many days after?
I am taking Xarelto. Diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism. Can I safely take olive oil?
Have stopped smoking cold turkey after 30 years. Now at age 70, I am trying to eat smarter. The diagnosis of the pulmonary embolism, and subsequent near death experience has me walking on eggshells and thus trying to figure out what I can eat for better health. Have read the benefits of olive oil.... read more
Can aspirin be taken with Eliquis for DVT/PE?
I recently had a DVT and a Pulmonary Embolism. I was told by one doctor to stop take a daily Aspirin 81mg due to bleeding risks. Another said I can continue the aspirin 2 - 3x a week because they work differently. Which is right?
Can I take Ivermectin with Apixaban? And is ivermectin safe to take with a pulmonary embolism?
Hello, I was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism a year ago and am now on Apixaban for life. Does anyone know if it is safe to take ivermectin with Apixaban and also with a pulmonary embolism? Thanks
Is it safe to take vitamin supplements while on Xarelto?
I started taking Xarelto about weeks ago. I am interested in taking a supplement that contains Vit A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, D3, Folic Acid, Chromium, Selenium, Vanadium, B. Lactis, L. Acidophilus, L. Casei, L. Helviticus, L. Salvarius, L. Plantarum, L. Rhamnosus, Guarana, Green Tea, Glucosamine,... read more
Can Eliquis be cut in half?
Can eliquis 5 mg be cut in half. I have 2 bottles of 5mg and my dr changed me to 2.5 since it so costly I’d like to know the answer.
I would like to go on a fast for religious reasons but I know that Xarelto in the 15 and 20mg...
... strengths requires food to bond with to be safe and effective. If I added a couple of tablespoons of avocado or MCT oils would that be enough for the pill to bond with?
Rivaroxaban plus Fosfomycin?
Can I take Fosfomycin while taking Rivaroxaban l
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Pulmonary Embolism - First Event, Pulmonary Embolism - Recurrent Event
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Xarelto, Eliquis, Pradaxa, apixaban, rivaroxaban