Eliquis Causing Weight Gain And Tiredness? (Page 2)
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Hi, my name is Laura and I just started taking eliquis about 2 1/2 months ago and I have gained 21 pounds which is highly unusual for me. Usually my weight remains steady. I have also been incredibly tired all day long which makes work next to impossible. As well as not having any energy to spend with my children. I am only 30, and was put on eliquis due to having a second pe and cumaden not being an efficient way to control my blood. Is it possible the eliquis is causing these problems? My Dr. Just blows them off when I talk to him. It is very frustrating.

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Re: DarnMeds (# 20)

I’m new to this but I’ve gained 10 lbs in five weeks. No changes in eating habits. Feel tired many times per week. A lot of bruising.

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Due to recently diagnosed A-fib, I’ve been on Eliquis and Flecainide for less than a week and have gained four lbs. I’ve been eating less because I’m also nauseous, so it has to be one of these meds. Going to see my PCP and then functional dr who uses more natural treatment.

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I have been on Eliquis for 6 weeks and gained 10 pounds!! I am extremely tired and have light headaches. I have never had headaches before. I feel terrible 85 % of the time. I want to change but dont know what to do. Going to talk with a cardiologist.

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Hi everyone, I just decided to do a little research tonight to check and see if Eliquis causes weight gain and high blood pressure. I am so glad I found this page. I have been on Eliquis for about 2 months and I started gaining weight after 2 weeks. I am also experiencing a lot of weight gain around my stomach area, and never having had any issues with my blood pressure in the past; always being told I had the blood pressure of a teenager, I now have a high blood pressure reading each time I see a doctor. I am 20 lbs. heavier than before I started taking this medicine and I am always tired and my muscles feel weak. I scheduled an appointment with my PCP for next week and I am coming off of this medication. I didn't feel I needed to take it, because my PCP said I have AFIB. All of my evaluations came back normal and outside of now being more over weight than ever I am doing very well. I will be looking for natural remedies towards maintaining better health. The side effects that they aren't mentioning with this medication or are not aware of are causing me more harm than good, and it is too much to deal with.

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It is absolutely the reason. I gained 12 pounds. I had zero energy. I felt like I had MS.

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Re: Mary (# 22)

I am going to see my doctor today about dizziness and weight gain, I am supposed to be on Eliquis 10 mg a day for the rest of my life due to second DVT. But I just do not feel right on these meds. I am going to ask to drop down to the maintenance dose and then take blood tests again. If I still cannot lose weight then I am going the natural route with blood tests. The added weight is so uncomfortable.

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Re: Deanna (# 23)

Yes! Lots of us here!
I am no longer taking it but gained weight while on it.

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Eliquis causing weight gain...has anyone experienced this

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Re: DarnMeds (# 20)

I walk about 6 miles a day and eat healthy, but cannot drop this weight since being on Eliqus.

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I have been on eloquis for 6 weeks and agree with everyone about the weight gain! I have gained 12 lbs since taking eliquis and also feel bloated and tired! I have A-FIB and 3stents and was taking Pradaxa before the eloquis and did not have these problems! My diet has not changed and it consists of all healthy foods! It would be nice to know if eliquis does have these side effects??

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So glad to find this board. I couldn't take Xarelto because of side effects but Eliquis hasn't been much better. I've gained 75 pounds in 6 months. That's not a misprint and I've been on a number of healthy weight loss programs to no avail. I have no hope that any doctor will change my medication due to clotting disorders but have decided to try aspirin therapy on my own until I lose some of the weight. Life is too short to look and feel like an elephant and remain sluggish because a doctor can't be bothered to find the root of the problem. For me, the root is Eliquis and while it saves a lot of lives, the weight gain here can no longer be dismissed.

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I’ve been on eliquis for about a month and have already gained 10lbs. My blood pressure is also way up. I have a history of afib which was pretty much cured by an ablation in 2005. No blood thinners for all these years. A new doc wants me on eliquis because I’m now older.

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Hi. I am 2.5 years in to taking Eliquis, Bisoprolo, Furosamide, Digoxin. I had Atrial Fib. I had sleep apnea which was the culprit behind a quazzi heart attack. Lack of sleep combined with half IronMan training put me in the hospital with A Fib. On the meds from that point. I am between 180-184 while working out. 49 years old. I run, bike, swim, play hockey, eat right 6 days a week. When I hit 184 in the BBQ holiday months of the summer I put the breaks on and dial back to 180. Before Mexico I like to be 178. Immediately after being on the meds I experienced weight gain. Even while working out, decreassing my calories even more I went to 199.8!! I tried everything. I had an Ablazion done and it was successful 2.5 months ago. Last week my doctor after I pleaded my weight gain case dropped Digoxin and halved my Bisoprolol from 5mg to 2.5. I feel bettter and am down to 196. No wine or beer for 2.5 months. I am getting dropped from my Eliquis probably after my EchoCardiogram. I will let you all know if the weight comes off as I am suspecting. The water pill will not make a difference but the last 2 should.

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Re: Ellie (# 7)

I was the same and all were saying exhaustion for months was normal getting over DVTs and PEs. Turned out Hematologist found I had very bad iron deficient anemia. I’m going for my 3rd of 4 (possibly 6) infusions of iron tomorrow. Am feeling better after the second. Idiopathic blood clots. Now I want an answer for this condition.

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I’ve been on Eliquis for a little over a year and have gained 25 pounds. My diet hadn’t changed until recently, when I began eating even fewer calories. Cannot seem to lose the weight, and I’m an otherwise healthy 37 yr old with a genetic clotting disorder. Went from 190 to 215 at 6’2”

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That’s what it is. I gained 12 pounds just like that. In six weeks off of it and 12 pounds less. No changes in diet etc. although my energy level is back. Was exhausted before. These doctors are clueless about some of the side effects. Your pharmacist knows more. Then sometimes you just do what we are doing here.

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Re: Sofia (# 13)

I agree it has to be s side effect- but they claim only weight loss is!
Very frustrating.
I am lucky enough to be off it. For now anyway

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Re: Nicole (# 12)

I’ve been on Eliquis for 6 months now and gained almost 20 lb... I eat just the same and even healthier than I did before starting to take the medicine and still keep on gaining weight, it is so frustrating.
I read and see people with the opposite side effects and that weight gain isn’t a cause of the Eliquis but it has to be, I’ve never had that problem before.

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Re: Nyieda (# 3)

I've gained 25lbs in 1yr 3mons. I dont typically have weight issues. I didn't think it was from blood thinner, but that is only thing changed in my life since Oct 2016 My stomach is so bloated. I look 5 months pregnant and have lump/bulge on lower right side of abdominal area. My right leg and arm is inflamed as well. I've had every test possible and everything is normal. ???
I just want to stop taking.

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Just went on eliquis got to get off it now. Horrible muscle weakness. I can stand it. Nausia in my belly. Even my abdomen feels weak. Gained fluid retention around the belly . Thought I was going to die. If the Japanese can eat natto a fermented soy product that stops blood clots so can I. No more eliquise. Hello to cardiokinase a natto food product that thins the blood with no side effects.

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