Eliquis User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

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

"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."

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

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."

• Sep...
• September 28, 2017

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."

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

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."

• Gra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 27, 2017

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "I recently started Eliquis (brand) as my doctor wants to do a cardioversion in hopes of getting my heart back into a normal rhythm. You need to be on a blood thinner prior to, and after, this procedure. Because of my past experiences with side effects, I quartered a few of the 5mg tablets and took one quarter (1.25mg) on each of the first two days. On the third day, I took two 1.25mg doses of Eliquis, twelve hrs apart, for a daily total of 2.5mg. Within 30 min after taking the second 1.25 dose, I began to feel a continuous internal tremor that lasted for 5 hrs. - no pain, no external tremor, no feeling ill. I am afraid to increase the dosage to reach the prescribed 5mg x 2/daily. Has anyone else experienced this side effect?"

• Sur...
• April 12, 2017

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 started to feel funny. A couple of days later, I developed significant rectal bleeding. I went to the ER where they diagnosed it was due to the Eliquis. I stopped the drug and the bleeding stopped within two days. I am now on 10mg Xarelto once a day. No bleeding after seven days. I have a friend who is now in intensive care with a brain bleed. He was also on Eliquis for atrial fibrillation. He had been on the drug for four months. His symptoms started with minor headaches. The FDA has it listed as a Black Box, which means it could be fatal. None of this was told to me at the ER for my DVT."

• Dan...
• March 7, 2017

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "Possibly due to my flu/pneumonia, I had an episode of ventricular tachycardia followed by atrial fibrillation. I had an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) put in. I was put on beta blockers and antibiotics in the hospital and monitored for several days before going home with a prescription for Eliquis in addition to the other medications. The need for a blood thinner was debated because of very low risk factors. After the fourth dose of Eliquis on the second day of being released, I developed an itchy red rash over much of my face, neck, torso, arms, thighs, and genital area. The doctor advised me to stop taking Eliquis."

• Hem...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 12, 2017

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "I was having dizziness shortly after taking the pill. I kept taking it for almost a month when I had a fainting spell and decided I had to stop it. My doctor agreed that I should. I am an 80-year-old woman just recently diagnosed with AF. I am back on 81mg aspirin. I am not diabetic or have any other maladies. I'm glad for those who it works for, I'm just not one of them."

• B i...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 29, 2016

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "This med immediately caused me to have out of control nosebleeds and bruising. This med is deadly, don't take it!"

• edd...
• May 5, 2015

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "I am 84. After two atrial fibrillation incidents that were two years apart, my doctor prescribed Eliquis, one 5mg pill once a day. After ingesting the first pill at 8:00 am, by 11:00 am I was dizzy and just felt lousy. I emailed my doctor, suggesting that I take only half a pill a day. She agreed. After two weeks of feeling lousy, I awoke one morning with my right eye severely reddened and the right side of my head throbbing. It was a weekend, so I went to Urgent Care, they did an echocardiogram, which showed I was pretty okay. Before I went home, I told the doctor that I would never again take Eliquis. She didn't like that. But I went back on my old metformin/aspirin regime and after six months I am okay."

• PGH...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 2, 2023

For Deep Vein Thrombosis, Prophylaxis "I had a heart valve replacement in January '01. Although the Eliquis TV commercials explicitly state NOT to be used by artificial heart valve recipients, my cardiologist prescribed it at 5 mg twice daily. The first month was okay, then I was getting dizzy spells and loss of balance when standing and walking. I reviewed the side effects online and found that Eliquis can cause vertigo. My daily life is miserable. I told my doctor, but he refuses to change the script or to cut back on the dosage. I guess it is effective against my Afib as I have no known sessions, but.....my quality of life is nil..."

• PGd...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 6, 2022

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "I've been taking Eliquis for nearly 2 months, and since taking it, have suffered from an almost permanent headache and the feeling similar to being kicked in the belly. Previously, I was on Warfarin for over 5 years without a problem. The two symptoms I mentioned came on within 2-3 days of taking Eliquis."

• mps...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 31, 2022

For Thromboembolic Stroke Prophylaxis "My brother had mitral regurgitation and was on these for a year. He died this week. Big Pharma will pay!"

• Joe...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 11, 2021

For Pulmonary Embolism "I have had 3 PEs over the last few years, the first 2 after an outpatient surgery and general anesthesia, then a 3rd small one after stopping Eliquis. I have been taking Eliquis and over time I have been experiencing increasingly terrible side effects, including chest tightness, shortness of breath, GERD, muscle weakness, joint pain, weight gain while eating less, and headaches. I am planning to go to aspirin. Has anyone gone from Eliquis to aspirin successfully? Don't want another PE but can't live with these side effects."

• Bat...
• November 21, 2020

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "Where is the Eliquis generic, pharmaceutical company made generic, seniors cannot afford these big prices, we will soon have to go off it and have strokes and everything else because of the high price, some seniors have to go hungry so they can buy the expensive Eliquis, this is a shame"

• Bun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 18, 2020

For Pulmonary Embolism "This medication, Eliquis, was awful for me, thought I was taking morphine and thought I was having a stroke!"

• NZn...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 17, 2020

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "My husband has been on Eliquis 5mg twice a day for several months after being on Plavix after a coronary stent in Dec 2019. The cardiologist insisted since he has had atrial fib whenever he has a health crisis. So, on the Plavix, he had some nasty bruising whenever he had blood drawn. Now on the Eliquis, he has swelling in his hands and arms. Worse is the swelling of face around the mouth and lips. He also loses his voice from pharyngeal swelling. His breathing is fine. It usually settles down after a few hours, but last time it took longer. We cut the Eliquis in half and reduced the dose, but he has had the same reaction again. It happens after taking it in the evening and swelling comes up overnight. Changing back to aspirin to see if the Eliquis is the problem. He is also on Toprol or Metoprolol, which he has also cut back on to 50mg once a day. His BP and pulse are fine. He is 74 years old and almost completely incapacitated by these drugs. Not sleeping and loss of appetite also."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 10, 2020

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "Mother had good health for a 94-year-old, able to care for herself, socialize, and enjoy life with zest. She was put on this drug because of irregular heart rhythm. She went down in the bathroom, was taken to the ED, CT scanned with a brain bleed. Came home, perked up to her old self, but 10 days later, lost speech and self-care - a new CT scan reveals more bleeding, now she's on hospice. Crazy. We believe the drug has all to do with this because of her health status and NO chronic conditions, none. This lady could stay up all day, drove her own car until 6 weeks ago, ate 3 meals a day, went to church every Sunday. Carried a just-in-case cane, for balance."

• Ama...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 21, 2020

For Pulmonary Embolism "I had a PE, was put on Eliquis while I was in the hospital! Then in 2018, I had a heart attack, then open heart surgery 4 bypass! Six months later, I had a brain stem stroke all while I was on Eliquis! It’s been thrown around that my diagnosis is Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome, but I have yet to test twice for this in a lab test! I tested once but not again! I have, however, tested positive several times, but just once each time! Never the second blood test! My ANA is very high! I am not sure if my experience with my near-death experience from my brain stem stroke was due to Eliquis or to misdiagnosis!"

• Pho...
• June 2, 2020

For Deep Vein Thrombosis "I was prescribed Eliquis after experiencing an upper extremity deep vein thrombosis due to thoracic outlet syndrome. The clot was dissolved in the hospital through thrombolysis. I was sent home with Eliquis 10 mg x2 per day for a week, then 5 mg x2 per day for maintenance. I didn't realize how horrible this drug made me feel until I called my hematologist after 3 months and begged him to reduce the dose. I experienced extreme fatigue, depression/apathy, muscle pain all over my body, and joint pain that would keep me up at night in my hips and lower back. My whole body began to hurt all the time after about 5 weeks on the medication. I couldn't do any exercise without being unable to get out of a chair for days afterwards. Not to mention the horrible heartburn. Fortunately, I see a TOS expert soon, and fingers crossed will be able to drop the Eliquis entirely. Has been an awful experience."

• Ore...
• March 13, 2020

For Deep Vein Thrombosis "Update from a previous comment. Switched from Xarelto to Eliquis about 12 months ago. Horrific side effects as with Xarelto. I had days where I can't remember simple basic things, difficulty remembering family members' names. Am dizzy, nauseous, osteoarthritis, joint pain, ears ringing, complete loss of vision. Penile bleeding. Strange pimples. Horrific lack of energy. Chest pains and fluttering heart, feels like a heart attack. WEIGHT GAIN... I went from 150-165 average to becoming 210. But adding weight plus the inability to exercise and strengthen the body.. any mishap fall or jump or avoidance of sudden movement and you can be SEVERELY INJURED. As I lay here with a back injury also related to NEUROPATHY from Eliquis."

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

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."

• Jus...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 12, 2020

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "Didn't prevent my stents from clogging up. On it for over a year and just knew my stents were plugging up. Had to get three more stents in me. Wish my dr would take me off it and just leave me on Plavix. Will say this, have had no side effects from the meds."

• Mas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 11, 2019

For Pulmonary Embolism "I had PE (pulmonary embolism) 8 months ago. I started Xarelto, but after six months, I still had 4 clots in my lungs. The doctor changed me to Eliquis. Now, I have been taking Eliquis for 3 months, but I am experiencing thyroid problems in my blood test because of this medicine. Tomorrow, I am going to see the doctor, they may change my medicine because now I feel swallowing dizziness and muscle pain. I'm just 35 years old. I'm in big trouble."

• San...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2019

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "After a routine internist visit and then an EKG, I was diagnosed with Afib but with a low pulse, therefore, I have no major symptoms of Afib - maybe a sometimes pounding heart. I saw two cardiologists and was placed on Eliquis. Since then, I have had major joint pain, difficulty climbing steps, dizziness, fatigue, and itching. All in all, the joint pain was unreal, and I took myself off the 2.5 mg twice a day that I was taking (even though my prescription was 5 mg twice a day). Eliquis has lactose in it, and I am lactose intolerant, so I immediately noticed a problem, and that is why I cut my pills in half to take a 2.5 mg dose. That did solve the lactose problem, but the joint issues were not resolved until I got off the medication. I was on it for about 2 months, so I am unsure how expensive it was ultimately going to be because I was given a free month and then a reduced-rate month. I am 72 years old."