Stopping Eliquis Safely (Page 2) (Top voted first)

I've been taking Eliquis for a couple months after a bout of a-fib. I'm back in sinus rhythm and am in the low risk (Cat 1) group for clots. Due to the side effects and cost, I want to stop Eliquis and take aspirin daily. But the FDA black box warning makes me scared to stop Eliquis. Is tapering the dose over time a good way to get off it safely? IS there a safe way, or is it a scare tactic to have me pay for Eliquis for the rest of my life? I'm really angry - if I'd known about the FDA warning, I'd never have agreed to take it in the first place.

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I had cryo ablation and had been on Elequis since Feb 2 2017 and electrophysiologist stopped Friday. Still on baby aspirin and a lower dose of sotalol.

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Re: Shirley (# 10)

Read your post, Hope you can reply. May I enquire what other heart medication you are taking for the a-fib, and in the over age 65. With the new chads score they have now added being a woman gives you another 1 point to add to the score, which I don't agree on.

Hope to hear from you. We are all here to learn from others.

Thanks.

Lena

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Jon H. To heck with the FDA warning. What matters is that each individual case is different. Have your doctor/cardiologist make the call. If he agrees 325 Bayer Aspirin works for me. Not have nor will I ever be a spokesperson for them. I have suffered many years with a s*** load of open heart operations, drugs (Eliquis) and ablations. Once you achieve sinus rhythm; I would switch to the 325 MG Aspirin once a day after breakfast and I can only say it works for me. Talk to your doctor.

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Re: Rick (# 7)

As you probably figured out you need to stop Eliquis and/or any Aspirin medication because of massive blood loss if he were to remove a phloyp. Eliquis and Aspirin are blood thinners and reduces your body to clot. When/if he/she removes a phloyp he cuts it out inside your intestine.

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Re: Jo (# 4)


When you stopped did u feel funny because your body was use to not getting the drug?

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Rick, your doctor told you to remain off Eliquis for 5 days after colonoscopy due to the blood loss you would experience if he removed phylops.

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Just had an ablation 2 weeks ago taking Eliquis 5milgrams twice a day I find now I cannot walk stand the pain in my ankle calves and hip joints are unbearable When I stop taking ELIQUIS for the ablation the pain became less and less. Can one switch back to Warfarin in one day till the 8 weeks of scarring heals?

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Re: Jo (# 6)

THANK YOU so much for sharing your cold turkey experience. I'm off of Eliquis for one week now after 3 weeks of taking half doses. I am more than concerned about strokes for 10 weeks after stopping this drug. Does anyone know if your joints will ever return to normal? I may be headed for hip surgery. Thank you again, and wishing you good health.

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Re: greg (# 19)

Can you take Eliquis along with Warfarin then drop Eliquis far a few days any answer or is ever one scare to say?

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Greg, each condition is different. I would ask your cardiologist if you need Eliquis at all. If you made the switch from Warfarin to Eliquis you just need a blood thinner. Bayer 325 mg does this job without side effects. However, you must ask your cardiologist to be sure. Good luck.

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Re: darla (# 3)

I've taken Eliquis 5mgs 2 times daily and I've been off of it 2 months. I cut the pill in half for 7 days, then just stopped it as I couldn't walk from hip & shoulder pain. I started taking 800 mgs of natural vitamin E and so far it is working. My hips are only about 20 % better. Waiting to see an Orthopedic specialist in 2 weeks.

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My daughter is on Eliquis for blood clots in the lungs. They told her 3 to 6 mths then they look at her legs to see if her clots came from there and nothing. She was on a birth conrol know to cause clots she is now off of now if thats what caused her clots if shes not taking them anymore then no more clots should form after those ones cleared from the eliquis right?? So tell me why the vein doc says he wants her on it for 2yrs now? Is it to line their pockets because that's what its feeling like i mean 500$ for the script being she has no insurance due to shes not a minor nor has a child nor is in school she dont qualify for anything sp we cant do the 10$copay card. Anyways if she stops the meds that caused the clots why does she need on it for 2 years shes clumsy and im afraid shes going to end up bleeding eternally and cant be helped and her bleed out. Can't she just take baby asprin? Isn't that less damaging anyway?

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Re: Verwon (# 2)

I don’t think changing to Coumadin (Warfarin) would be the best choice because there are a lot of dietary restrictions with them. That’s why they came out with Eliquis. Coumadin limits you with anything with Vitamin K (green leafy vegetables & others. Plus you need to have your INR checked on a constant basis. After being on Coumadin for many years due to leg clots & a PE, Eliquis was easy. I didn’t have any side effects & no more testing. If you can deal with Eliquis, I would stay that way. You would still have to discontinue if you plan any surgery or dental procedures. Hope this helps somewhat.

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Re: Jo (# 1)

Are you taking another blood thinner?

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Re: DON (# 17)

I was just prescribed Eliquis for a inclusive test in my lung I don't like how it makes me feel I have alot of anxiety now what should I do.

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Ditto. I've been on it for years. I hate all the bruising and other side effects - and the huge cost. I want off of it too. I asked my doctor if I could reduce the dose; but no. I comb through the internet for what could happen if I go ahead but find mixed comments. They are that "you can't stop it" to go gradual to just stop.

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The reason for the Black Box warning is that when you go off any blood thinner it raises the change of developing blood clots. There is other danger is stopping Eliquis all at once.

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Re: darla (# 3)

Same with me. Was on Coumadin for years. But that requires constant test. Maybe you should ask about Xarelto. I’m on Eliquis. Love that there are no eating restrictions. There are other blood thinners out there that might be better. I am flag I no longer take Coumadin. I too had 4 clots. & a PE. I’m on thinners for life

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Re: greg (# 23)

I speak for anyone with this issue. NO YOU DO NOT TAKE ELIQUIS and WARFARIN at the same time or switch back and forth. Talk to your Cardiologist and follow his advice.

Please.

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Re: John (# 24)

Hi Dr (cardio) told me to take both for one day then drop Eliquis

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