Eliquis And Weight: I Need The Truth (Page 4) (Top voted first)

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.

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You're very welcome! Please post back and keep me updated!

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I totally agree have been on several diets and stay the same with 8 pounds weight gain tried everything also insomnia,then have to take a quick nap during the day

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Hi I am having a problem with hair loss minor at this time but daily. A little concern started taking eliquis a couple of months ago . Have you heard this is a side effect. Still better than a stroke, but is there anything I can do to help

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I am having the same experience. I have been on for 2 1/2 months and have gained 7lbs. My diet us the same but admittedly struggle to work put a few times a week because of the fatigue and on occasion aches behind my knees.

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Since I have been on eliquis I have gained at, especially fluid in my stomach

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My husband is 67 and he's been on Eliquis for 5 months and he has lost 38 lbs. In fact he now has to watch himself losing more. He has changed his diet to eating clean but not cutting back on amount. I hope this helps!

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Re: Vickie (# 33)

Hi Vickie I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. That's so sad! Did your husband have side affects?

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Re: TriCities Patient (# 36)

I'm sorry the Dr's won't listen to you! How rude and rotten!
There are many things you can do to help keep your blood thin- regular exercise, certain vitamins and minerals like vit E and magnesium among others, stay hydrated, and the typical things like do not stay too inactive for too long.
Good luck to you!

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Re: TheMissus (# 3)

I had to take eloquis also and it seems that I have gained about 6lbs. I'm very athletic and always kept my weight at 159. So now I'm wondering!

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Re: Ellie (# 9)

I just started taking Eliquis 1 week ago and today I didn't get out of my PJ's
I'm having pains here and there,.. Especially my hip joints and I had a pain so bad in the back of right knee.that it made me cry! I want off this drug be for it kills me!??...I'm going to go on some Natural blood thinners...Like Bromalain.
And one other one called "Total Cardio Cover" on Dr. David Williams web site...I've had it before I'm going to use it again!

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I had a DVT in both lungs in September, I was given 10mg in hospital, then 5mg at home. I have been gaining and maintaining weight since then. I have been on a 1200 calorie diet. I also take victoza that I also take for weight lot .normally victoza works but something is very wrong. I believe it is the a liquid. I'm so depressed. Can you give me any advice please?

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Re: Dot (# 43)

I am sorry Dot :(. I really have no advice. But maybe you could try a different blood thinner?? I have been able to stop taking this and am thinning my blood thru vits and minerals- lots of water and exercise/activity. My dr is not entirely on board but has agreed to let me try.
Good luck to you!

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I have been taking Eliquis for 18 months and have gained about 2 stone. I am at my wits end. Just about to ask the doctor to take me off Eliquis and try something else. I feel that I am not the same person in every way since I started this medication.

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Re: MH (# 35)

My husband was not feeling well most of the time he was on Eliquis, he was short of breath alot, had nausea, low iron and he developed drop foot in his left foot and no test were done just because he lost feeling and couldn't lift his foot that's what they diagnosed him with and he also developed cellulitis in the same foot. He had no energy which he has always been very active.

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Re: Flowergirl (# 46)

was there supposed to be a reply from someone? If so where do you look, sure isn't under my question!!!

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Re: Dee (# 5)

Hi, I have been on Eliquis or about 2 months now and i have gained weight like no other. I am always hungry.

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Re: Karen (# 39)

I would be in total agreement. I take 800mg of magnesium malate. That will help with your afib.

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Have been on Eliquis for 7 months and gained 7 lbs. Have also been relatively inactive due to healing knee fracture and consequential muscle loss. Am just about ready to start a weights program at a gym, so hopeful my situation will improve because I must stay on E for life.

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Re: Joe (# 12)

Were you working out? Muscle weighs more than fat.

Also as yiu undergo drustic diet the body naturally starts to store fat preparing for famine.

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I'm 55 female trying to deal with DVT, and yesterday found out also have PE. I've only been on Eliquis for 5 weeks, I have actually lost a couple pounds, but due to Eliquis or anxiety? I am a mess over this, the clot in lung is said to be small and I'm so thankful it didn't go any further. But I'm so worried about how this is going to go, will I ever be what I call 'the norm' again? I was a lively old lady, daily exercise, always on the go, keeping my house a specific way, now I'm lucky to cook & do the dishes! I would love to hear others' own experience stories and could use the support, I'm very down right now & worried I'll never be the same again. Old before my time! If anyone is in or has been in my shoes please share.

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