Susie Says:
Extreme Fatique, Joint Pain, Muscle Weakness With Eliquis For Afib (Page 3)
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Scared silly Says:
I was having extreme fatigue, joint pain, muscle weakness after starting Eliquis and started to having black stool with nausea and abdominal pain. I gradually reduced the dose until no longer taking Eliquis nor ever will. It really put a fear in me. Asprin works for me via my AFIB. I can tell if my blood is too thick when my heart is working hard to pump the blood out of my heart. I feel much better when my heart is pumping normally when the blood is thinner. You sometimes have to insist to your doctor the side effects you are feeling, this is a fairly new medication. Anyone else have these side effects?
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Re: James (# 18) 
James how are you feeling after being off the drugs and trying natural remedies?
I’m on Xarelto with side effects of a hurting and numb arm. Also feel tired. I don’t like taking it.
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JOAN Says:
Re: Joan (# 65)
I AM TAKING 2.5 MG OF ELIQUIS TWICE A DAY, ALONG WITH 90MG DILTIAZIM. I HAVE FATIGUE AND MUSCLE WEAKNESS, AND DISTURBING HAIR LOSS, WHICH IS NOT LISTED AMONG SIDE EFFECTS IN THE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Hefina Says:
I have been suffering tinnitus and lightheadedness. My pharmacist said to change over to night time dose of Avapro / BP medication. I have been on them for years. Why the dizziness now? I’m also trying to lose a few kilos in four weeks before I see my GP again for a follow up on the aspirin change over from Xarelto now that the clots have cleared.
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Bob Says:
Re: Corky (# 15)
I am 45 y/o, had a non-CVT blood clot in my right leg. Started Eliquis in Aug '17. After 3 months, I noticed muscle weakness. It's like my legs have lost their "stamina". I was a fast walker and runner, but not anymore. I can walk, but notice the weakness. I can jog a little, and can no longer work up the momentum to run. I'm investigating rehab options with my doctor and exploring options with legal counsel. It's important people search for legal cases tied to this drug.
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Joan Says:
Re: Bett (# 11)
All of you reporting, tell the dosage you are taking, so we can compare. Thanks!
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Sunshine Says:
Hi, I am having terrible side effects from Eliquis. My hair is falling out, I feel like a zombie, my legs are swollen, I am tired all the time, mental fog, I feel like I have Alziemers this all happened in a month. I was feeling like a normal full of energy person then my Dr put me on Warfarin, had terrible side effects, then tried Xeralto, it was worse, then Eliquis it’s like it’s poisoning my whole system. I don’ t know what to do my Dr thinks I am a nut case.
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JAZZY Says:
WHY OH WHY ARE YOU POSTING COMMENTS REGARDING ELIQUIS HERE WHEN ALL EXCEPT ONE ARE FROM YEARS 2014 AND 2016 THAT IS TOTALLY UNPRODUCTIVE. THE 2017 COMMENT WAS POSTED BACK IN FEBRUARY - What happened to all those people who were so desperately in need to getting off Eliquis or having to live with the drugs terrible consequences.
My update as of September 12, 2017 is - this month is my one year anniversary of being told by a full of himself cardiologist to take the drug or my chances of heart attack or stroke were quite the opposite of my chance of winning the lottery. I'm onto baby aspirin, several vitamin supplements co q 10, turmeric, garlic, cinnamon, triple omega 3-6-9, b,e,c,d3, as examples I take every natural supplement to thin my blood that I know of at this time and so far - I'm 85 and relieved I said NO TO ELIQUIS.
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Deb Says:
I had Afib and on May 25th was admitted to the hospital. May 26th I had Cardioversion and was put on Elquis 5mg 2 times daily... Very sick with Elquis (very tired, pain in my legs, headaches like my brain was going to burst, very upset stomach and very forgetful, could not remember what day it is)... On July 21st I stopped Elquis - took aspirin 81 mg in the morning and night. Now I take one aspirin 81 mg night... Also take Cartiaxt 120 mg morning and Lisinopril 20mg night. I am a 69 year old woman. I can't tolerate medication so my stomach hurts every day.... Didn't have Afib so far. Elquis gave me terrible side effects...
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Jennifer Says:
Yes, I was getting headaches with Apixaban too so my go halved the dose. Now I feel better. It's not Apixaban that causes my problems but the drug I'm given for osteoporosis called denosumab. I am not going to continue with it when my next jab is due in November!!!
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MAD MATT Says:
See my posts regarding Eliquis. Looks to me like you have to go back to Coumadin in the event you must continue on blood "thinners". I got my life back when I switched.
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Frankie J Says:
I am a 74 year old male who had 5 way heart bypass 6 years ago and while walking became short of breathe rested and had be a very lucky man I called my heart Doctor and he said not heart PE he was so right a massive PE in the right side main artery of my lung. The gave me Lovenox 4 shots and started me on Eliquis. That was 9 weeks ago. taking 2 5mg a day having some side effects sore legs tired sometimes. I watched my wife stroke out on warfarin because it was never regulated very hard to do either to little or to much. I would rather gut it out than take it. I am also taking Vicodin as needed so if I get pain I can take some. I suggest for you to ask for some so when the pains come a small 7.5 will do the trick . I have beaten the grim reaper 3 times I listen to my Doctors and so far so good I have a lung specialist I think it is best to have more than a primary.If the pain is just annoying I take a advil gelcap 500mg and works as well. Please try to beat the panic I did that night or I would not be here I kept calm and slowed my heart enough and the rest is good so far. I pray for all this life is tough but remember years ago people had NO chance. Frankie J
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JAZZY Says:
What a journey this past seven months has taken me on. All the insightful messaging from so many warning of this blood thinner. I finally decided not to take the drug Eliquis and that the few positive messages especially ones that say only the naysayers bother to complain - now how do they explain away the legal suits as of April 2017 that are now in process against the drug company that produces Eliquis - that convinced me completely of the danger - I'm taking my chances elsewhere - aspirin, natural blood thinners and supplements.
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Kathy Says:
Oh dear...me too. Also have fibro and severe depression. And neuropathy from chemo. But i have NO energy....and if see a bed, Im in it !! For a so called nap that makes me worse when u wake up.
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Kevin Jordan Says:
I've been on apixaban for 3 months after a dvt in my left leg post trivial osteotomy operation. I have had really bad neck and shoulder pain since taking it and also feel tired a lot more but the pain wakes me up. I'm a 46 year old. I have a review next week and really hoping to come off this drug.
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Tom Says:
Since I started eliquis I am tired,stiff,can barely walk etc.this after 2months, guess I will try xertrol.
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Jennifer Says:
Thank you for this. I too am on Apixaban and will halve my pills to see if the headaches stop.
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Sare Says:
I'm on eliquis for afib
Have been completely exhausted and joint pain since. I started late Jan 2017. These posts are an eye opener
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muffy Says:
I suffered afib and was told that Eliquis was the best thing to take....and was told it had the same benefits of aspirin. So i thought why not just take aspirin? I am going to err on the side of safety and take a reduced dose of aspirin...81mg. I have never been one to take pain pills... just aspirin. peace of mind is healthy. I am 73 and no HBP OR CHOLESTEROL... Carry a little extra weight....but will increase more veggies and fruit.
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Archie Says:
Hi, has anyone on Eliquis also received a pacemaker and later on felt an increase in tremors, loss of balance, joint aches and pains?
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Archie Says:
Muscle weakness.Tremors. Fatigue. Taking stations. Was told I. I could not take anything pain except Hydrocondone or tylenol
Also is a. INR RECOMMENDED?
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