Apixaban User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 30, 2019

Apixaban for Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis after Knee Replacement Surgery "This medicine is poison, pure and simple. Had a total knee replacement 2 months ago and developed more clots in my right calf. Taken off Plavix for recently placed heart stent and put on Eliquis 2.5 mg morning and night. Yes, I do have hemorrhoids, which can bleed (exacerbated by blood thinners), but not as bad as the rectal bleed I experienced 1 hour ago. I am so alarmed that I will pray and continue to take 81 mg aspirin until I can talk to the doctor on Monday. The manufacturers of this med deliberately tried to deceive the FDA regarding clinical trial results. And yes, doctors ARE paid to prescribe this poison over other similar drugs."

• RLC...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2019

Apixaban for Deep Vein Thrombosis "Put on Eliquis for a DVT in leg due to May Thurner Syndrome. I’ve felt really tired on it (5 mg twice a day). Also gained weight despite exercising and eating the same. Have taken it for just over four months and have developed another DVT whilst taking this as prescribed."

• Bow...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2020

Apixaban for Deep Vein Thrombosis "I had a blood clot in the abdominal superior mesenteric artery. I was prescribed Eliquis following open surgery to bypass the thrombosed SMA artery in the abdomen. Side effects for me are predominantly GI-related: severe abdominal/intestinal cramping/pain within 20-40 minutes after taking it, which lasts a couple of hours. It has been confirmed I am now getting adequate blood to my GI system since surgery, so that is not the problem. Bloating and gas are also a problem since taking Eliquis for 2 1/2 months. Hoping my cardiologist will agree to switch me to a different option, even if it means INR blood tests. I had lots of GI issues prior to surgery that affected my quality of life. Albeit the GI issues I now have are different than pre-bypass, Eliquis is a key factor in my continued reduced quality of life."

• SLa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 25, 2019

Apixaban for Deep Vein Thrombosis, Prophylaxis "I am totally blind in one eye due to taking Eliquis. My case is so bad the doctors at Emory have never seen one this bad and don't know what to do. I have lost weight and don't eat. I have a very severe headache as well. This is no life for anyone. I have not been outside the house for the last month except to go to the doctor. I have seen the doctors quite a few times during the last 30 days. They are just trying to keep me comfortable."

• Don...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 22, 2019

Apixaban for Pulmonary Embolism "I had a pulmonary embolism, shortness of breath and all that, traced to a clot in my left leg. Eliquis was prescribed immediately and fairly quickly stopped new clots from forming. The existing clot that was throwing off small clots disappeared over a few months. I had no side effects other than it somehow seemed easy to bruise the back of my right hand, but those would go away within a week. I discontinued the Eliquis. Then, about a year and a half later, I had right leg swelling, which turned out to be a vein problem and a blood clot again. Back on Eliquis and that has now resolved. I'm staying on Eliquis for the foreseeable future. That's fine with me as I see no side effects other than the bruising."

• You...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 13, 2020

Apixaban for Deep Vein Thrombosis "From the second day of 5 mg every 12 hr, I could walk again. I got a clot in the popliteal vein behind the knee. I discovered this after 3 weeks of mild pain and difficulties bending the knee, and increasing swelling in the left leg. After 8 months, doctors reduced the amount to half (2.5 mg every 12 hr). Apixaban works like a miracle for me. No problems at all and the peace of mind to not have to check the blood every so often."

• SKW...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 22, 2016

Apixaban for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "I have been taking Eliquis for about 7 months due to AF. I resisted taking Eliquis forever and insisted that aspirin was doing the job. My cardiologist was nice but firm in mentioning that I have a history of strokes on the maternal side of my family. My AF got worse after 8 years of being on Flecainide, BP and cholesterol meds, so I had a cryoablation in June of 2016. So far, I have not had any bad side effects, but I do have some dizziness and occasional flushing. I also have a tendency to get rashes. Has anyone had this happen? So far, I've been fine and no AF, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it all works."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2020

Apixaban for Deep Vein Thrombosis, Prophylaxis "I had back surgery on March 17, 2020. I started having a lot of pain in my right calf area. I was told it was probably a blood clot due to back surgery, but the surgeon set up an ultrasound later that same day. Started Eliquis the next day, 5 mg x 2 times daily. I was on Eliquis for 3 months. After the first week, I took only one 5 mg. The blood clot had dissolved. About the second week of taking Eliquis, I developed a dark brown tongue, stomach issues, and was very weak. Still to this day, I have pain in my stomach, vomiting, and belching. I have had several doctors' visits as well as ER visits, and still to this day, I feel like crap. Next, I have to go to a gastroenterologist. The money I have spent is unreal. My advice is to stay away from this stuff."

• Esq...
• March 19, 2020

Apixaban for Pulmonary Embolism "I had a blood clot in my leg (DVT) which caused a clot to go to my right lung (PE). Started taking the drug Eliquis at the hospital. My first prescription was filled at Walmart for $78.00 with insurance. CVS charged me $40.00 for my second prescription with insurance. I called Eliquis and did qualify for a $10.00 copay card. Yea! I've experienced nosebleeds after blowing my nose. I've had dizzy spells that feel like very low blood pressure or feel like passing out after standing. Sometimes I'm okay, but after about 20 steps, it hits me hard. I've had rashes on my hip and pectoral region of my chest. I've had to itch my arm and ended up causing a bruise. Be careful and scratch lightly. Please quit smoking if any way possible."

• EBR...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 11, 2015

Apixaban for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "I have been on Eliquis now for four months. Indication: Acute Pulmonary Embolism (PE); Source: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). In addition, I initially had briefly Atrial Fibrillation (AF), triggered by the PE, but this was gone the next day. My true emergency treatment was 72 hours of intravenous heparin started in the ICU of my hospital, switching to oral Eliquis on the 4th day. Sad to say, my Medicare Part D formulary will require my switch to another equivalent drug after covering Eliquis through this month. Not to worry, there are three effective and FDA-approved drugs in this category of Factor Xa inhibitors of coagulation (clotting), and I can safely switch to the one covered in my Medicare D plan next month."

• Dan...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 4, 2021

Apixaban for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "I am now 76, and I have had atrial fibrillation since 2006. In 2007, I got Apocard (flecainide) 250 mg and Asaflow 160 mg, then 80 mg until 2012-2013 when I got gastritis largely because of the Asaflow (practically aspirin). Since 2013, I am on Eliquis 5 mg twice a day. From day one, I had no adverse effects whatsoever. In the meantime, I also had an ablation, which really produced wonders, I reduced the Apocard to the minimum dose of 100 mg and hardly get any palpitations anymore. I take large daily doses of magnesium (400-500 mg) with vitamin B6. On days when predisposition to palpitations is higher, I also take Calmday 5 mg one or twice. Other days, I take Valium 10 mg (at nighttime)."

• wel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2023

Apixaban for Venous Thromboembolism "My wife was prescribed Eliquis. It's very expensive, $526 for a month's prescription in our case. We don't have prescription coverage, so we had to pay full price. Called Eliquis to see if they could help, but since we don't have a prescription policy, they said no help and we had to pay full price. After she took three tablets, the bleeding started from her rectum, and the doctor advised us to stop the Eliquis. What a waste of money when it is taking everything we have to keep up with her cancer care for her remaining few weeks."

• Ric...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 11, 2018

Apixaban "Water retention, weight gain (30 lbs), swollen ankles, rash on left leg severe, right leg not too bad. Was severely sweating after heart was out of rhythm (after 10-15 mins walking). NOW I cannot walk 20 feet without heavy breathing after taking Eliquis. Cannot sleep, and I used to sleep like a baby. Heart is good, stress test was good. Claustrophobia. Tops of my thighs are always itchy. I will bet there will be a class action lawsuit soon! Hope I still am alive to see this med taken off the market! Am 68 years old with stents and no heart attacks or strokes."

• pba...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 9, 2021

Apixaban for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "I have been on Eliquis (5 mg x 2 a day) for 14 months due to an A-fib diagnosis, and so far, have not experienced any adverse side effects. While on Eliquis, I did notice that when I cut myself shaving, I bleed less than when I was previously on a 325 mg aspirin."

• Mel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2020

Apixaban for Deep Vein Thrombosis, Prophylaxis "I'm a 51-year-old white female who had an ER visit after 2 weeks of calf pain that got unbearable. A sonogram showed 2 DVTs in my calf, and I've never had any previous issues with blood clots, DVTs, heart, or valve/artery issues. They couldn't really figure out what caused them, as I'm evidently a very low-risk subject. I've been home and on Eliquis for 4 days now, with no side effects at all, other than being scared to death of others' experiences with side effects. My swelling has gone down, my leg pain feels 100% better, and I can walk again. Prayers for everyone!"

• Sha...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 5, 2017

Apixaban for Thromboembolic Stroke Prophylaxis "I had a stroke (Lacunar Infarct left side of pons area) and was placed on Eliquis 5 mg twice per day. I began itching head to toe since April 2017. I looked up the side effects tonight and found this site. I am stopping this medication starting tonight! I can’t wait to stop itching! My skin feels like sandpaper. I feel like I have been wearing a wool body suit. Inside my ear canals are itching. I thought my stroke brought on cataracts-no, this drug did. I am also suffering from insomnia and what do you know, it’s from this drug. Restless leg syndrome, confusion, I can go on and on. I’m stopping this drug now and will let my doc know. I do thank Eliquis for giving me the coupon to purchase this drug for $10.00/mo. But so sorry it is not for me."

• Lou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 30, 2022

Apixaban for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "After being on Eliquis 5 mg twice per day for a few weeks, I had severe bleeding from the nose, mouth, small abrasion on the arm, genital area, etc. Could not get an appointment with the doctor---nurse had me reduce it to 2.5 mg twice per day and told me I could cut the 5 mg tablets in half, which I later found should not be done apparently because cutting causes some loss of the tablet. Continue to have excessive bleeding with minor scrapes and cuts for long periods. Also, no appetite, no energy, difficulty keeping balance, and the sensation of the body 'swirling:' causing a fall off the commode with a huge bruise, increased loss of urine, and progressive decline in vision. Did not have these problems when on Coumadin some time ago."

• Liz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2017

Apixaban for Thromboembolic Stroke Prophylaxis "My 83-year-old father was in danger of losing his life. Has an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), stomach problems, and prostate cancer in the past. He had developed a blood clot behind the ICD. He deteriorated within 3 days of taking this drug, couldn't walk and was bleeding out through the back passage, kidneys, and we don't know where else as we are still waiting for test results. His lactate levels were 7.3 on admittance to the hospital; a sustained 5 has a survival rate of only 11%, so Dad is lucky thus far. He has received 4 units of blood, oxygen, and saline solution to try to flush it out. This medication must be administered with caution, looking at previous conditions and closely monitored. My dad deteriorated within 72 hours of starting it. The external symptoms are: listlessness, waxy skin, breathing difficulties, paralysis of lower limbs."

• Sic...
• July 7, 2016

Apixaban for Deep Vein Thrombosis, Prophylaxis "I am 30 years old and was placed on Eliquis 5 mg twice daily after a venogram with stenting in my left groin. Since I've been on Eliquis, it's done its job as far as thinning my blood, but I've also had some really nasty side effects from it. I have been bleeding vaginally for 16 days (was on my period when I started the medication and haven't stopped bleeding). I am diabetic and take multiple injections daily, so I look like someone has beat me up. I'm constantly nauseated, have no appetite, no energy, heart palpitations at times, cold all the time, night sweats, and pink-tinged urine. I'm waiting on a callback from the doctor to see about lowering the dose or changing the medication altogether."

• Arc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 16, 2018

Apixaban for Deep Vein Thrombosis "Following knee surgery, I developed a blood clot. The doctor originally put me on Xarelto, and that was a disaster. The doctor had to take me off of it after 3 weeks, and we switched to Eliquis. Almost immediately after beginning to take Eliquis, I started to have random itching sensations all over my body. At first, I didn’t think anything of it, but after 4 weeks on it, I started to have uncontrollable itching late at night and extreme swelling in my hands and feet due to the scratching. I would also develop hives and what looked like diaper rash all over my body. Luckily, between the two drugs, the clot is gone, and I am back on aspirin. I have only been off of Eliquis for 5 days, and some of the rash and itching have gotten better but not yet gone. I think some of the interactions seemed to be related to what I would eat."

• Nin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2018

Apixaban for Pulmonary Embolism "In September, I had a saddle pulmonary embolism-blood clots in my calves had moved to the lungs. I was put on Eliquis, and in 3 months' time, the clots in my legs had disappeared-very nice! I am wondering, however, whether Eliquis causes weakness. I was so weak today that I thought my legs were going to buckle."

• Hst...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 20, 2016

Apixaban for Deep Vein Thrombosis "38 years old. Take blood thinners as prevention of blood clots due to a clotting disorder. I've experienced on again, off again dizziness and wooziness during the day. Will need to talk with my doctor about this."

• Dvt...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 22, 2018

For Deep Vein Thrombosis "43-year-old female has to be on some type of preventative for clotting. Hematologist said this is the best on the market. I have gained over 30 pounds in 5 months. The weight is weird, I can feel my legs swelling at various times during the day and then feel the release. It scares me. Sometimes it feels like my skin is so tight it will rip if I bend my knees. My doctor states it’s better than having a clot. I’m not so sure. I feel like a guinea pig. I tell him the weight is from the medication, and he states there have been no reports of weight gain from Eliquis. Well, that’s probably because the medical community doesn’t want to report it. My pharmacist shares with me that other patients have experienced the same thing. I know it’s not just me. What is this drug doing to my body?"

• Ree...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2018

Apixaban for Pulmonary Embolism "Had double pulmonary embolisms, 1 clot in my heart, 1 in my stomach, and 1 DVT all at the age of 39. I was started on Xarelto. Didn't really have any side effects except losing my hair at an alarming rate. After about 3 months, my doctor switched me to Eliquis. Everything is fine except the hair loss has not let up after being on it for about a month now. Additionally, my platelet count is the highest it has ever been. Don't know if that is related, also had a dissected carotid artery. Really hoping the hair loss lets up soon."

• cow...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 9, 2022

Apixaban for Pulmonary Embolism "I was put on Eliquis 5 mg twice per day. I weigh 120 lbs, and after reviewing the drug warnings, that is too much for my size. I am experiencing extreme muscle and joint pain to where I can barely stand up and walk and hair loss. I cut it back to 2.5 mg twice a day, and the pain is better but still there, and hair is still falling out. My doctor said those side effects were not part of Eliquis, but they definitely are for me."