Procedure For Stopping Eliquis And Going Back To Aspirin (Page 4)

Anyone know how to safely get off eliquis and back on just aspirin?

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I also am on warfarin. I had a headache all day the day I tried Eliquis so decided it just wasn't compatible with me. So far not having any issues with warfarin, and I stay about 1.5 to 1.9

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Therapeutic level is between 2-3 so you may need to talk to your doctor about increasing the dose.

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I have been on Eliquis 2.5 twice per day for 6 1/2 months for Afib. I think I have experienced just about every side effect on and off label.... hair loss that has somewhat slowed down, mild headache especially upon waking in the morning, daily loose bowel movements, dizzyness, fuzzy head feeling, increased arthritis like discomfort in my hands, muscle soreness in upper arms. However, my cardiologist's response is usually "Are any of these things worse than a stroke?" Good point! But as time goes by, I'm considering going off as a trial and going back to baby aspirin to see if the above problems go away.

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Find a new doctor and do research on the Eliqis website, Mayo Clinic site or other reputable sources. Try a heart hospital or your insurance provider for a second opinion doctor.

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Hi, I have been on Eliquis since March for AF this year, I have had numbness in my feet and a terrible sore neck, doctor said to go off it to see if side effects go away, no AF for 2 months so went off it cold turkey and today after 3 days I had a AF episode but my neck and the numbness have improved. Not sure what to do now.

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She can safely go off Eliqis but needs to bridge on to either Warfarin or one of the injectibles short term. Once on Warfarin for a few weeks she can go off it with few if any adverse effects. This should prevent chance of stroke. The Warfarin has to be monitored to make sure your dose is therapeutic at a level of 2-3.

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Hi! What kind of problems were you having with the Eliquis? We're you getting any kind of rashes or hives? That's what I am experiencing now being on it. My doctor is going to do the ultrasound again on my leg since it has been 3 months to see if the clots are gone now

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I would be interested. I'm having extreme fatigue, ringing in the ears, brain fogginess.

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Margaret: I am 64 years old and had a blood clot form in my jugular vein 5 months ago with no known origin. This is the first time I have had this and I don't have atrial fib or other heart problems. Because I inherited Factor V Leiden mutation from both parents my doctor insists I take Eliquis for the rest of my life. It has been a nightmare. I sleep all day, seldom get out of bed, have brain fog, cannot attend family outings, have skin rash, hand swelling and numbness. My doctor refuses to switch me to Warfarin, says it is not as good as Eliquis. I am very frustrated!

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Re: David (# 1)

My Doc tells me that Eliquis completely metabolizes out of the body in 24 hours, and no "taper off" is needed. Assuming that your Doc is recommending that Eliquis be stopped, just stopping is good. My pulmonary embolisms were caused by air travel, and if I have another, I will be on Eliquis permanently. But, with Doc approval I have now stopped.

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I went to the doctor after being on Eliquis for 3 months only to find out that I have chronic DVT. The Eliquis didn't dissolve it at all. It is still the same size in the same spot. The 3 stents that I have in my stomach help to keep it from going to my heart. I have had the absolute worst side effects...rashes and itching....crazy things popping on my arms from hives. I am scheduled to see a Hematologist Monday. Has this happened to anyone??? I have never felt so horrible with this Eliquis but I wonder what the Hematologist is going to do? Anyone else have this experience?

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Re: Marty (# 9)

I am in the process of weaning of Eliquis . Taking 1/2 tab 2.5 mg BiD for 6 months and then 2.5mg daily for 3 months . Will add in 81mg of Aspirin with the 2.5mg Eliquis until the 3 months is done . Elizabeth

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James. I wish. Someone would tell how to get off of eliquis I been on it 2 yrs I would rather be on aspirin

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Re: Bruce S (# 48)

What about all the warnings about weaning off? Your doctor just told you to stop. I am anxious for you reply. Thank you for the help.

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Re: Kay (# 74)

I stoped cold turky. No problems! Feel normal again. This stuff is worst. Than rat poison!! I. Take 2 low dose aspiren a day . Feel fine!! But eveybody is differant.

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Re: David (# 1)
My doc is promoting eliquis and gave me no choices. Stupidly I started taking it until I found out how much it costs. Fixed income. They of course do not want to take me off of it. They either do it or I will go to the med association.
I have had afib for 5-6 rs now. I firmly believe taking a high powered aspirin would be just as good. Just want to get feed back. I feel like they are taking advantage of the condition. MONEY MAKER.

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Have been on Eliquis for about a month and have had two bad nosebleeds at work in which one of those they I had to go to an emergency room because it wouldn’t stop. Have a cardio version scheduled but I have to get of Eliquis at some point. Can’t live with the scare of terrible nosebleeds on a daily basis

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Re: Kay (# 74)

Yes I had an ablation and took Eliquis for 5 months afterwards and then he told me to just stop and I did with no issues actually felt better but I know everyone is different

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Re: tessa (# 76)

I feel the same way! I insisted they take me off of those rat poison ! Took it for a year! I now take 2 low dose aspirin once a day and fish oil capsule twice a day. No problems! It's all about money. Would never take it again.

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Hi, I was put on Eliquis after finding a very small clot in a lung. Didn’t have any Afib. Had some insomnia while on it but no mood changes. I was on it for little more than 3 months. I called my vascular doctor about getting off of it after being told In the hospital that I was to take it for 3 months. My primary care doctor wanted me to stay on it for 6 months. The vascular doctor took me off of it & put me on a baby aspirin every day. All this happened about a week ago but I’ve noticed that I really feel fatigued some days - is this normal or common after stopping it?

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