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

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Re: Carolyn (# 63)

Hi Carolyn, Did you go off Eliquis and then onto baby aspirin? I was also having numerous side effects after taking Eliquis for almost three years. My doctor would not lower it, so I took half doses for 1.5 weeks and then off of it now for a week. I feel fine. I am not sure if I will take baby aspirin or not. I am 79. I had a blood clot in right leg and lungs in 2020. An ultrasound shows it it gone now.

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Re: Bootsz (# 3)

I was put on Xarelto 25mg when I got my pulse down to 33, I have Afib. That was August 2022, I had several problems with that Med, I had it change to Eliquis supposedly one in the am and one in the pm…I have been taking 5mg Just on the Pm and I intend eventually to stop, I’m a fitness instructor and I don’t have the energy I used to have. I do believe that lots of time docs(pharma)want to keep ppl on meds for ever…sorry not this woman. I don’t have any medical problems whatsoever except that once Afib

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Re: Marty (# 9)

I would be happy to discuss my experience with Eliquis if it could help prevent the type of side effects I was having. They switched me to Xeralto and it cut the side effects probably by 40%, but still these must be powerful drugs.

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I don’t know how you get off but I do think it increases pain. I have several things that cause chronic pain and when I started Eliquis it seemed the pain got worse but doctor doesn’t think so! That’s no surprise! What gets me..they get you on a medication and then you can’t get off of it without a major ordeal. Also the ones you can’t stop are super expensive! What’s wrong with this picture? Some meds that used to be cheap are unaffordable now! Big Pharma seems out of control!

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Re: Marty (# 9)

Does A fib come and go? I have A fib. My blood pressure is fine.cardiologi dr said to go on eloquis. Did not take eloquis for two years because cost? Never have had any sign of stroke . took 81 Milligrams aspirin for the two years Have been on small does of digoxin for irregular heart beat for 25 years. recently just went off digoxin after asking cardiologist if I could stop. Went off. No problems. I have been on eloquis now for two years. I bruise easily. still don't like the cost , $125/month. Can I stop eloquis

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Re: Janice (# 13)

One of the side effects of Eliquis is osteoarthritis.

Musculoskeletal:
Common (1% to 10%): Arthralgia, back pain, pain in extremity, osteoarthritis, muscle spasms, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia, arthritis
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Muscle hemorrhage, joint swelling

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I had a pulmonary embolism (blood clots from legs lodging in both my lungs) 12/2020 and had a thrombectomy procedure to remove them. I was put on 2, 5mg Eliquis tablets a day until 12/2021 and now have been told that I can stop taking Eliquis. My question is, do I stop 'cold turkey' or wean myself off and if I wean off, how how should I do this?

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Re: Bootsz (# 3)

I thought we were not supposed to split a tablet unless it had a score line on it? The components of a non scored tab are not always spread out like they should be.

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I have been on Eliquis for occasional a-fib since Feb. 2021. For several years, in addition to blood pressure meds, I was taking baby aspirin twice a day. Within the last several months, had a few a-fib attacks. When I went to my doctor, he took me off the aspirin and put me on Eliquis. Now, I have two problems with being on it......my colonoscopy doctor wants me off of it for 3 days before performing the procedure. My cardiologist is saying he will approve 24 hours. PLUS, I now discovered yesterday at doctor's, that I have arthritis in my lower back which at times is excruciating. He did give me a cortisone shot which has helped. But guess what? He cannot prescribe any arthritis medication because I'm on Eliquis. I really would love to get off of it, but know my cardiologist will say no - (I am believing he is a pill pusher). Anyway, any advice out there?

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Re: Marty (# 9)

I have been put one eliquis because of Afib diagnosis and am scheduled for an ablation. Where you able to do the study you mentioned in your post? I would be interested in your results or joining your group. I am having back and joint pain which are impacting my daily life. Thank you for any info you can give me.

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Re: Janice (# 13)

Hey several years later how are you doing? Are you having better health? also are you taking aspirin?

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Eliquis made me very ill and I gained 50 pounds the first year. I told mt cardiologist I wanted off of it and he said OK just replace it with a standard aspirin. I lost over 30 pounds within the next 2 weeks. That was nearly 2 years ago and I feel much better at just a week shy of 87 years of age.

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Ask your doctor to change to Xarelto along with Aspirin. On Eliquis I was unable to breathe. I take blood thinners for my lung embolism and Aspirin for my heart stents. I was on Coumadin for years. Only problem with that is you have to be checked by the clinic or home test which is easy. Good luck. One of my Drs said only you know your body.

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I as was on Eliquis for a short time. I was unable to breathe while in it. I take baby aspirin for my stents, but now in Xarelto. I’m doing so much better on Xarelto. Please check with your doctor before changing your meds. I was finally recommended to a Hematologists. Good luck but always remember the doctors only rely on your explanation and symptoms.

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1. Discuss with your cardiologist and obtain his/her permission 2. Explain to him/her why you want to discontinue use. 3. Ask if you are a candidate for going off "cold turkey" or must you go off gradually.

I quit cold turkey with no side effects and take one 325 MG BAYER Aspirin each morning before breakfast. Been off for 4 years and doing fine.

Please remember each case is different and should be treated as such. Good luck.

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Re: Peter (# 11)

The same for me, eliquis for afib, had ablation last month, hoping to get off the drug next month.. makes me tired, dizzy, nauseated, bad lack of oxygen sometimes, but I'm also on dilatazem, could be a culprit. Best of luck to you.

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Always check with your Cardiologist to see if you are a stroke risk before switching from Eliquis to Aspirin. This is a must. I have been off Eliquis and have been taken 325 Bayer and feel great. I also have the blood work and physician consultation to back it up.

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Very glad to find this page. Have been taking Eliquis 5mg 2x/day for 4+ months for an upper extremity DVT caused by a PICC line in the hospital. Have been dealing with worsening symptoms - began with noticing brain fog/trouble thinking. Can trace the beginning of these symptoms to when I began the Eliquis. Of course, this is not listed as a "side effect". Past couple of weeks, have also been feeling dizzy. Am going to see GP about cutting back or stopping the Eliquis!

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I went from liquid to warfarin overnight after my electro physiologist put me on erleada. No consequences.

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Re: Bootsz (# 3)

Be careful using aspirin in lieu of Eliquis. Aspirin just thins your blood, aspirin DOES NOT prevent formation of blood clots. Check with your doctor

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