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After knee replacement I had one blood clot and was prescribed Warfarin. No problems except nuisance of regular INR. Changed to Eliquis 2.5 mg twice daily. After a week or so I noticed excessive bleeding from small scratches, blood spots on handkerchief, dark brown urine and then PANIC -JET BLACK faeces. Dr said stop eliquis! I stopped and after 3 weeks, no more bleeding. Any ideas on whether I need this stuff? I am 86 and otherwise pretty healthy. I have had 2 short episodes of AF in my lifetime and Eliquis prescribed for this to prevent stroke, but I think E could cause a stroke with a bleed in the brain

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It is always best to follow your doctor's instructions and not everyone needs to take such medications for the rest of their lives, according to NIH reports. Many times they are taken for awhile, until the danger of blood clots seems to be gone, then stopped. Other side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, and headache.

There are also other medications you can try. What has been advised for you?

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After discussion with doctor and considering the possible benefits and possible adverse effects, I decided to stop anti coagulants except 100 Mg Aspirin daily, and no more bodily intrusions unless more symptoms develop. There has been no more bleeding and I feel well. At 86 I shall let nature take its course without body changing chemicals except for the aspirin and blood pressure control meds.

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Which tests are required to check the effects of Eliquis if one is having bruises? My father has been on Eliquis for a very long time. Now he's developed bruises and some forgetfulness, but doctors are not recommending any blood tests.

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