Procedure For Stopping Eliquis And Going Back To Aspirin (Page 5)
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Anyone know how to safely get off eliquis and back on just aspirin?

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Re: Rebecca (# 12)

Hi I have been on this vile drug for 3 years and am currently weaning myself off of it. I have had a stroke, which was a result of having gastroenteritis and not able to hold down any of my medication, but the down side was because I was on apixaban, my damage was more severe as there is no antidote for this drug and so my brain kept bleeding until the drug was out of my system.

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Re: Sue (# 102)

Hi - I was on Eliquis for 3 mos. - other then some itching & some insomnia I was ok. After 3 mos. I was taken off & put on a baby aspirin daily. I also use a steroid inhaler daily & the combination has caused purplish red spots to form on the back of my hands. Not nice to look at so I camouflage them with makeup. Hope your protocols are all helping each of you.

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Re: Jon (# 101)

Go to the 325 MG not the 81. The 325 MG BAYER does the job. I am not going to argue with David (#1). What he does with his situation is wonderful and I wish him the best.

Any alcohol in any amount clashes with Eliquis.

Jon; for me; I had three open heart operations in addition to a quintuplet by-pass and the secret is to find what works FOR YOU. Once you find the correct combination that works for you, Eliquis becomes moot.

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Re: David (# 1)

I don't think there's a person on the planet that's not aware of the option of speaking with a doctor. Obviously the reason people are on this forum is to get feedback from people other than doctors. Duh duh and duh.

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Yes. I got off Eliquis because it was way too expensive. You are paying for a name. Eliquis was a product that helped people get off Coumidin. It accomplishes this. However, if you can not shell out $300 per month; a 325 MG Bayer aspirin will do the job. It thins your blood and helps prevent strokes. If you are still in Afib; I would defer you to your Cardiologist before switching. This is what I did and it works; plain and cheap.

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Re: Marty (# 9)

Marty Love to join in. Just stopped Eliquis 2x a day. Been on Eliquis for ever. Had two open heart operations and lived many years in the AFIB world. My cardiologist gave his blessing and put me on a 325 MG Bayer aspirin. So far; so good. I would be happy to answer any questions.

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Re: Peter (# 11)

Hi Peter, I am experiencing very similar symtoms to what you describe. I was on Elequis for 2 months to treat a blood clot. I am now getting off cold turkey but experiencing headaches, dizziness and distorted vision. Did your symptoms away after getting off the med? Thank you.

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Hi, saw my vascular dr. today. I,’m to continue the daily low dose aspirin daily. Have had no problems with the transition. Have been off of Eliquis for 2 months now. I’m to see him in a year unless there is a problem before that. Have felt fine. I wish everyone well with their protocols.

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Well I've been on Eliquis for a year following atrial flutter and 4 days ago I misplaced it so I haven't taken any in 4 days. Now I'm seeing all these terrible things written about it, but at the same time I'm seeing warnings not to stop abruptly. My cardiologist gave me the impression that it was virtually side effect free and I would be on it for life thereby greatly decreasing my mortality rate. Well I'm getting in the car and going to CVS right now and purchasing 81mg aspirin and let the cards fall where they may.

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I wouldn't use the aspirin. try garlic capsules. garlic prevents platelets from sticking together, Take natural vitamin E every day. Hawthorn berries and drink lots of water!

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Re: Marty (# 9)

Hi Marty I weaned myself off of Eliquis slowly I was on Eliquis 5 mg twice a day for year and I went down to 2.5 mg twice a day for six months and then 2.5 or a half a tablet for about two weeks. I would’ve stayed on 2.5 mg longer but my legs hurt me so bad and I wasn’t able to walk is good with your bad side effects in my Pinyan from our quest but I stopped it and one on 325 mg of aspirin once a day.

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For many years, I was a competitive runner. Also, I am a computer engineer. Discovered clots in lungs almost 3 minths,ago. No cause has ever been found. Given shots in stomach at hospital then xarealto. After 60 days could not handle side effects anymore. Moved to eliqius. Within 3 days, bleeding from recum and bad emotional mood swings. Dr took me off to dry out and get colonoscopy. Getting 2nd opinion on that procedure from my gi dr. Need only 3 weeks to hit 90 day Mark but Dr won't consider warfarin for that short of time and asprin either. Starting to get a clear head now but caught a cold and need asprin for the cold symptons. No side effects from being off so i am thinking of doing asprin on my own.

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I cut my 5mg in half solving my nose bleeds. So now I take essentially 2.5 mg and add in fish oil, flaxseed and a baby aspirin. All is well. I told the cardiologist that 2.5 must have some benefits! He said that there has never been a study on 2.5 mg. Well I did and I believe I am good.

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I tapered off. Every other day then every 2 and then every 3, then every 4 until the medicine was gone. Doctor didn't believe me when I told him the side effects I was having so I did it on my own.

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Re: Kay (# 74)

My doctor told me to stop "cold turkey" and go on Aspirin 81 mg every day. Fortunately I had an appointment with another practitioner and was told to remain on 5 mg every day until I had an ultrasound showing no signs of clots. Hope this helps.

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Re: Marty (# 9)

Yes I am to go off it for 3 days to see if it is causing me my ability to sleep and eat . I am scared to death

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Re: Marty (# 9)

On Eliquis 5mg BID for DVT. Today my physician told me I can stop Eliquis and start Asprin 81 mg QD. I would be very happy to help you in your research.

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Re: David (# 1)

I've stopped once but quickly got back on it. Stopped on Friday by Tuesday I had blood in my snought blood in my poo and heart pain felt like I would have pain about 4 hours at times usually slowly went away. Since back on it wensday afternoon. No pain no blood in nose or poo. I don't want to take this drug anymore.

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Hi, I stopped taking Eliquis about a month ago. When I stopped I took a baby aspirin the following day & I’ Still taking the aspirin. I’ve had no problem with this . I sleep so much better at night now - had some insomnia while on Eliquis. I have an appointment to see my vascular doctor in Dec. If nothing happens before that I will post again & will post after the appointment. Best wishes to all involved with this regimen.

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Re: Peter (# 11)

I am curious to know if you had any problems after coming off the Eliquis.

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