Eliquis Satisfied Users (Page 3)
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Folks who have problems are quick to get on a site like this one. I would like to hear from some folks who have not had any problems and are satisfied with the medicine. Also, what % of folks have serious side effects.

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What natural blood thinner are you taking? What are you on blood thinner for?

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What natural blood thinner have you used?? And what are you on blood thinners for?

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Why did your dr take you off it? Did he prescribe another blood thinner?

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Had been on Elequis for a little over a year and just stopped taking it a few days ago (per my physician's directive). Did not have any side effects at all from the medication when I was on it. :)

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Your very lucky ! I've been in this tablet two weeks with breathing problems ,sleep problems and feeling very anxious and very unwell!! , Was told yesterday these are side affects to this tablet , andcan no longer take them .

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Have you suffered any side effects from Eliquis? Several people have said they lost weight.

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I did the normal course of xeralto but I had a provoked P.E. after or due to surgery. Inwas told six months on and then I could go off.So that was the reason for XeraIto. I took vitamin E, Natto., K-2, Serrapeptese and D-3. Within a week of being off xeralto I had an Unprovoked P.E. I will be on Eliquis for life. The specialist thinks it might be genetic but they want to let my system get used to the blood thinner for a few months and don't recommend any invasive tests such as an angiogram or surgery unless absolutely necessary. White willow is supposed to be the original aspirin. But after two life threatening multiple embolisms I will stay the course life is precious.

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What "natural" blood thinner did you go back to?
I started Eliquis last week. I was on Xarelto for one year and had so many side-effects I could hardly walk! I asked my dr about switching me to something else and he suggested Eliquis.

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I have been on Eliquis almost 3 years now and I am very happy with it. I had so many problems with the Coumadin. The only issue I have with blood thinners is that my scalp itches and I have some hair loss. I have had this issue with all blood thinners I have tried. Eliquis is by far the best I have used!

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I have been on only a month. I think at this point the changes are small. I have had low BP 100/60, most of life, save last 10 years. In last 10 years it has been 130/80. I am back to 100/60. I have had weight gain 10 pounds in part due to 3 weeks on prednisone. At 65 maintaining 162 weight has been comfortable. Not ideal. Not pleased with 10 pounds more, hoping it levels out. I think there is more fatigue. But aware of other anticoagulants and cost, I am satisfied because these side effects really are minimal. I count myself fortunate.

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I went on naturals after six months on xeralto with the surgeons blessing. Within five days I had aggressive pulmonary embolisms. Please be careful. I detest drugs too. Trauma medicine has its benefits.

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Male, age 77. Eliquis for two years...no major problems. Lower energy level and diminished strength, but that is probably due to my age.

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Hi.! I hope I give you some hope more then discourage. 2011 my first p.e.. They thought I was going to drown to death from my own blood uncountable clots in both lungs. Fast forward to may 2016 , now 2 p.e. and 3 dvts later. Bcuz of continued prescribed testosterone and hcg. I am 56yo white male that was 52 and ripped. So much I could share. So, find out if you have any types of hereditary/ genetic disorders. My labs were about 12k$ in theirself. Also realize and learn about thrombectomy procedure in case a dvt occurs. A vascular surgeon I was just informed and I missed the window, only has 14 days for this procedure to possibly work from discovery. And even then it depends on the clot and location. A vascular surgeon needs immediate assignment to any one with a new clot discovery. This vascular surgeon also needs to know about thrombectomy or move on to another with out hesitation. I repeat move on immediately. Actually you should now get this all in order before and hopefully not that this happens again to you. I now have my great saphenous vein completely blocked with scar tissue in 2 areas and my popletial vein is acluded and I hope blood starts going thru to help dissolve it. Do not trust drs or hospitals/ university's. You must handle this and be a complete babysitter at times if this doesnt happen. You must make sure any referrals are done by calling to make sure the referral was received. You must make sure you have a experienced v.s. that performs thrombectomy procedures in place just in case.. Start wearing compression stockings when traveling. DO NOT TAKE THIS LIGHTLY AT ALL. Your life is dependent upon your awareness and planning in case this happens again. Best to you. P.S. the blood thinners have failed obviously but now off hormones so they and me hope this stops now. But my leg has not enjoyed all of this.

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I'm a 52 year old active wife/mom/grandma runner. I've been on Eliquis 5mg 2x's daily since March of this year, when I was diagnosed w/multiple bilateral pulmonary embolisms. My PE's were a result of being on the birth control pill since January of this year (just 3 months). Being 52 and on the pill is a high risk. Not a well thought out plan obviously. LOL. Luckily, I've had no side effects to speak of. The extra 7 pounds I'm carrying around the past 4 months is due to basically no real exercise, and my love for food. My husband is so worried I'll get injured and bleed out that I've had to stop all activity except housekeeping. Good thing I'm a 'Domestic Goddess.' (still have my humor!). I met w/my Hematologist this week, and will stop Eliquis in 6 days. Three months early. I should be overjoyed....but instead I'm a little paranoid to come off of the thinners. Unexplainable.....I thought 6 months of thinners was going to take an eternity to reach. For my rare situation, 3-6 months is the recommendation. I did request an EKG and scan of my lungs to be sure the PE's are gone. I'll also have blood work every 6 weeks for the duration of the year as a safety check and peace of mind.

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I've been on Eliquis for two months, 5mg x2 daily. When I was initially taking 10mg 2x daily I felt a little anxiety after taking it but it would dissipate over time. Now I don't feel any of that and have been essentially side effect free.

That said, I do hope a side effect is increased fatigue because I need an excuse for my wimpiness on my bike. :-)

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My mother is 92 and has been on eliquis about 2 months. This weekend she developed swollen ankles and feet. I do not see this on the side effects list. Will call the doctor tomorrow but was wondering if anyone else had this issue

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I use feel great except for hair loss

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I. Have bruising on legs plus new varicose veins. My legs are filled with bruises and
Many small veins from the Elequis. I never had bruising till started taking Elequis.
My feet are filled with bruises. Does anyone else have this problem. Mary

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I moved from aspirin to Eliquis 5 mg 2x per day two years ago with no side effects.

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My husband is having mental confusion, on Eliquis, so I did want to know if others were having this problem. I love him so, if it is this drug it not for him. He now very tried and repeating himself, which he never did before. I am scare it could become permanent. It was not list as a side effect. Nor was the pain he now has.

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