Eliquis And Weight: I Need The Truth (Page 2)
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Today I am speaking with my hemotologist about switching from Xarelto to Eliquis. Xarelto has caused me, a runner with a very slim diet, to gain almost 14 pounds in 4 weeks. 7 of those pounds in the last two weeks.

I need to know of any serious weight gain issues with Eliquis. Doctors always swear that the side effects listed are the only ones but I was never told by my doctor nor the literature that Xarelto causes abnormal weight gain either. Google had to tell me that after yesterday's terrible weigh-in. I'm looking for absolute candor. I am 34 and female and I'd be taking it for PE.

Thanks.

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Hello The Missus.
Heard you were thinking about changing to Eliquis. I have had medical problems since 2013 was on warfarin at one time no problem but after s surgery developed blood clots. My Doctor put me on Eliquis and in no time gained 30 pounds. I was 118 pounds. Didn't change eating habits at all. They say it is not a side effect but finding more and more people are having this problem. Do you have to be on these blood thinners or can you take warfarin? I have no choice everyone is different

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Re: TheMissus (# 3)

As an Eliquis user I'm only aware of decreased appetite, itching, maybe a little nausea. I think it's one of the better blood thinners all round, easier than Warfarin.

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I was 118 pounds. I started taking Eliquis and immediately gained 30 pounds. I cannot get the wait off no matter what I do and I eat very healthy. I was on the other one you were on andhad side effects also. I also have joint pain and fatigue on Eliquis. I hadabout 80 replays to people that have gained weight.

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I am on Elquis. I have gained over 20 lbs in the past 2 1/2 years. I was 118lbs. I don't eat anymore than I did before I started taking it. Everyone teases me because I don't eat much not intentionally I'm just not a big eater but since Elquis the weight keeps coming on. Dr says not one of the side effects but I am a perfect example that it is. No matter what I try I can't lose weight. Depressing

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Re: Verwon (# 1)

I certainly agree with most of your reply but cant stay silent on the fact that just because it is not listed in the PDR doesn't mean that you cannot or will not have an adverse reaction or side effect. I went through 3 years of agony while on the esterderm patch with 5 different doctors with specialties and pharmacists weighing in and not 1 pin pointed or even suggested that the patch could be the problem because it wasn't listed in the PDR. My reaction was tendinitis, bursitis and developing calcium deposits on my shoulders and hip joints was continuous for the entire 3 year period needing shots of cortisone into the deposits to break them up...the problem only stopped once I stopped using the patch.

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Hi I’m also 34 and am on Eliquis for 2 PE’s I had the end of March. I noticed instant weight gain and have not changed my exercise or my diet. So frustrating!!

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On Eliquis for 2 months (25) for afib along with 120mg cardizem plus 25mg Metoprolol twice daily. Want to wean off all. Can't seem to lose any weight, fatigued, low heart resting heart rate. Can I take only once a day to start weaning?

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I have been on Elquis for 7 months and I have gained 12 lb and tired all the time and short of breath . I had no problems before I started Elquis . I can't keep going like this ! My husband had a stroke and I have to take care of him and i can't be tired.

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Re: Sally (# 68)

Yes, I have gained 20 lbs and feel so tired on Eliquis. This is my third time with DVT’s and had PE also. I have factor 2 and 5. I am a incomplete SCI and I have worked so hard to come back to walking and now these blood clots have pulled me this far down.

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Re: Linda (# 72)

I went off it and slowly lost most of the weight. But still have a few lingering. Very frustrating.
Good luck to you!

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I’ve been on Eliquis since 20th April 2018. Due to May Thurner Syndrome,I had a stent put into my common iliac artery. After starting Eliquis I did feel a lot better but the weight crept on and on. I train at the gym with a personal trainer 6 days a week, prep my meals, practically eat as little as a baby. No sugar ,hardly any carbs and no salt. I’m also taking lasix 40mg once a day. Yet the specialist said nothing about weight gain and a swollen belly. I weigh 12kg heavier than what I did before my surgery and it’s very hard to feel better when this medication crushes your bodies structure. Also I have random bleeding when I go to the toilet.I think it should be removed from pharmaceutical. companies. My dr believes that in 3 weeks when I swap to aspirin tablets my weight will come off but I feel like a balloon. I’m being too hard on myself, but I can’t help it as it’s not normal to gain weight or fluid this rapid...I should just enjoy life, be a little bit more lazy and eat McDonald’s. Then I have an excuse for the weight gain. I’m lucky to be healthier than I was before my surgery and I wouldn’t take it for granted. But I can only see reviews from people that have used Eliquis and no dr is doing anything about it. Please let me know if you are off it now and have lost the weight and fluid retention

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Re: Ellie (# 9)

I also take Eliquist 2 times a day 5 mg for DVT’s and PE’s . I have gained 10-12 lbs in two months and I want to sleep all the time . It does the same thing to me . I didn’t want to go back to war fin but I might have too. Have you found out anything else . For a couple of days I went down to one a day and couldn’t believe how much better I felt but I know that is dangerous . This is third time I have had DVT’s and first time for PE’s . I hope you feel much better.

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Re: Bruce (# 10)

I have been on Eliquis for about 2 months and I have put on over 10 lbs. and very tired .

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Weight gain might be a trade-off from taking Eliquis with its side affect of being breathless, especially being a runner. I would check in to this before your changing of meds.

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Re: LoriE (# 11)

Hi, I’m on Eliquis 5 mg twice a day for about 6 months now, to treat atrial fibrillation. I’m going to see my doctor next week, as I’ve gained approximately 15 pounds with no change in diet, & even a slight increase in daily activity.
Fatigue has been a factor too & seems to be increasing along with the added weight. I’m pretty discouraged. I also get a “cold water” sensation in my legs & have had swelling in my legs. Anyone else experienced this?

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Re: Mike (# 62)

Yes I lost 12 pounds after I went off it. It took about 6 weeks and I changed nothing other than quitting the drug.

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Re: Bethie (# 65)

It is this drug. By day five you’ll feel
Like a new woman. I know. I did it. Quit using it. Went to Xarelto. Much better.

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Re: Ellie (# 9)
I have been taking Eliquis since Oct 2017 and I have been to so many drs and blood tests to find out why I am so fatiqued and tired. No one has the answer. I beleive it is the eliquis. I will see my dr who proscribed it to me on the 18 of March . I am stopping the drug for 2 weeks to see if this tireness goes away.

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Re: Ryan (# 63)

It is the blood thinner. Off for about six weeks and lost the twelve pounds I gained without changing anything.

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Re: Mike (# 62)

I lost 165 pounds with ease and kept it off. I developed a blood clot and went on Eliquis andngained weight and could not lose it. I went off it in November and I’m down 15 pounds or so! It’s the blood thinner!

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