While on Xarelto my husband experienced severe joint and muscle pain. His doctor switched him to Eliquis. His doctor has never heard of such side effects. He still has this severe pain. What can he take to help him?
What type of pain medication can you take for joint and muscle pain from taking Xarelto?
Question posted by dolean7 on 30 Oct 2018
Last updated on 3 July 2024 by 56ker60
Added 1 Nov 2018:
He is no longer on either of these medications. Xarelto or Eliquis. However is is suffering terribly with the side effects of joint and muscle pain. He could barely walk this morning. His doctor refuses to believe him. He never had this condition until taking this poison.
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5 Answers
56ker60
4 July 2024
There are many people in this thread who complain of the same problem your husband has. I take warfarin because of the side effects man, many complain of and whose physician's say that it is impossible for that to be the cause. I find it to be disrespectful at best. However, beyond that, it is very possible that it could be a dietary problem. You should look up anti-inflammatory diet and inflammation causing foods. Sugar is one of the top contributors to inflammation. For myself, I love cookies and M&M's but have mostly stopped eating them because the next day my joints are so painful I can hardly move. Many foods have added sugar if they ae processed at all. So eating a fairly clean diet can make a huge difference in joint pain. I do not know if your husband takes any other blood thinner but tylenol is really the only recommended pill if on a blood thinner. If not then I suppose the dr.
would be best to recommend especially if you want something stronger than over the counter meds. This will be a problem tho as they do not want to write any scripts that you want for longer then say 10 days. However, check out the diet. Pastries, donuts, salad dressings, juices, soda, candy and cookies are amazingly high in added sugars. Read the labels. Everything processed has added sugar. Look at what the daily value is. Soda has, in 1 serving , which is 8 ounces, not 12 or 20, over 50% of the daily value of carbohydrates. That is one serving! It is a major contributor to inflammation. It is also difficult to withdraw from sugar, so be mindful of the steps that are necessary in cutting back on sugar. Good luck.
Khungus
30 June 2024
Tylenol is the only really safe option but it’s worthless. I take one 200mg Ibuprofen. My primary gave the ok on that.
Bigfella
11 Sep 2022
I can relate to your question I can barely walk; I have been on Blood Thinning medication for years and noticed a massive increase in the pain in my joints and legs. One of the drugs I was taking was called by its less common name Eliquis. Has anyone else had an increase in pain as a result of taking blood thinner medication or Eliquis or other Blood Thinning Medication.
DemoninDC
1 Nov 2018
Why has your doctor not addressed this issue for you? The most you can do over the counter is take Tylenol. Ibuprofen and similar drugs in the family are contraindicated when taking an anticoagulant. You should ask your doctor if the Tylenol does not work about a low dose of Tramadol or similar drug. There was no reporting of joint or muscle pain during the trials. I would recommend that you report the "severe joint and muscle pain" to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS).
Nitro061
1 Nov 2018
Yes I missed the Eliquis, but an NSAID can be combined with a blood thinner with consultations with your pharmacist. I’m not a doctor so don’t take my word verbatim.
DemoninDC
1 Nov 2018
Hello Nitro. I am quite suprised that your pharmacist would make this recommendation. In both the Xarelto and Eliquis prescribing information they make it clear that "using Xarelto or Eliquis together with ibuprofen or any NSAIDs may increase the risk of bleeding, including severe and sometimes fatal hemorrhage". It is considered a major drug interaction and high risk. Also, there is no anticouglant drug that "thins your blood". They interrupt the coagulation cascade, i.e. clotting process within your body. Hope this helps.
Nitro061
1 Nov 2018
I’m sorry but your doctor will determine if the interaction is just a precaution or serious.
For example if I cross referenced all the medications I was on with Drugs.com there are at least 15 Major interactions and I always mentioned this to my doctor and he would smile and pass me the prescription and say “ does your website know what dosage amounts you are on”? Your past history and tolerance to all the medications I have been keeping track of for 25 years?
I learned a great deal about interactions.
Anyway medications and pain management isn’t as black and white as what the drug companies post in writing. I don’t want to call you naive but but I’ve been on more medications in 10 years than you will ever be in your entire existence.
Wish you the best of luck.
Also I am a counselor with a deep backround in addiction, chronic pain, and mental health with a college education in medications and mental health therapy.
Nitro061
1 Nov 2018
If there was a mention about internal bleeding my apologies,
Nitro061
1 Nov 2018
I am withdrawing all my previous advice I do not want my advice to hurt anyone or confuse members.
Nitro061
1 Nov 2018
I am withdrawing all my previous advice I do not want my advice to hurt anyone or confuse members.
** My apologies for any confusion or disrespect.
Nitro061
31 Oct 2018
I would suggest Arthrotec, Meloxicam.
DemoninDC
1 Nov 2018
This is a horrible recommendation. These drugs are contraindicated for people that are taking anticoagulants. Also, how does a drug that is used for GI and stomach issues help with severe joint and muscle pain?
Nitro061
1 Nov 2018
I am withdrawing this advice I do not want my advice to hurt anyone or confuse members. Please consult your pharmacist before taking any medications.
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