Eliquis For Dvt Vs Xarelto
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My VA PA has changed my prescription for DVT from Xarelto 20mg to Eliquis 5 mg because of my age (78)...The Eliquis calls for 1 tablet twice daily...I am having joint pain at night...can I just take a baby aspirin as a blood thinner and get a blood test once a month..? I do not want to take these potent blood thinners for the rest of my life considering the side effects...

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I got them to move me from Eliquis to Xarelto and did somewhat better. I am now on a much lower dose as my provoked blood clot is gone. Hope to go off it. My joint pain is much less with Xarelto and my energy level remains reduced. BUT, I too do not want to take this for the rest of my life. Would rather shorten my life than lose my zest!!!

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Hello, Larry! How are you?

For the best results you should take the medication your doctor has prescribed.

The joint pain can be a normal side effect of it, according to the FDA, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, and easy bruising.

Are you on any other medications?

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