Apixaban for Pulmonary Embolism User Reviews (Page 3)

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 13, 2022

Apixaban "Had chest pain that was diagnosed as a pulmonary embolism. Put on apixaban double dose 2 x 10 daily for the first week. 2 x 5 mg thereafter. Been on it for 6 weeks now. My stomach has been dodgy for years after an ulcer, but Lanzoprazole keeps it calm and under control. Since taking apixaban, my stomach has flared up and regurgitating food, motions gone from solid to purée and liquefied. Had headaches and fatigue. GP putting me onto alternative and suggested Warfarin. Like everything, doesn’t suit everyone, unfortunately."

• Kri...
• January 26, 2017

"Pulmonary embolism in 2014, tried Clexane, Rivaroxaban, and Warfarin, all of which made me so ill. Apixaban has been okay. I have experienced some gastrointestinal issues, but I can't be sure if there is a link. I have taken it now for over 18 months, and the doctor hopes for me to stay on it for life."

• Sam...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 25, 2022

Apixaban "I've been on Eliquis for two years after I was diagnosed with a massive blood clot in my leg that traveled to my lungs. So far, Eliquis has worked well for me. I haven't had any bad side effects. I don't think that I've developed another blood clot. I do have to have lab work done. Just hope I never have another blood clot ever in my life, that's scary."

• Sue...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 9, 2021

"I am not sure if it is all related, but I have been on Eliquis for 8 weeks after 5 months on Xarelto. I changed because of dizziness, fatigue, muscle cramps, and back pain. The switch got rid of fatigue and dizziness. Cramps are better. Now my hip has severe arthritis, gout, and cysts. I hurt everywhere. Can’t sleep, ache so much just waking up. My doctors are no help. Need to know if anyone has any symptoms."

• Bot...
• April 5, 2017

Apixaban "Very expensive, leaves large bruises on my skin from small bumps, I also had pretty thick hair, loss of hair since starting Eliquis."

• BER...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 15, 2020

Apixaban "20 lb weight gain in 5 months, shortness of breath, tiredness, fatigue, muscle and joint pain."

• War...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 10, 2021

Apixaban "3 months on Eliquis 5 mg 2x a day, fatigue, out of breath, mild chest pain."

• Sin...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 27, 2020

Apixaban "I was on Eliquis for four years. Developed an allergy to the drug, so I was forced to discontinue use after starting a new blood thinner."

• 54f...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 1, 2023

Apixaban "I had blood clots in my lungs and was given Warfarin. Not acceptable. My Dr. switched me to Eliquis. It was a lifesaver. My only side effect was frequency to urinate. I can live with it!"

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

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

• Dol...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 16, 2022

Apixaban "Helped with blood clots in lungs. I did have a few side effects, and I took a long time to adjust to my dose."