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What are the most common side effects of apixaban?
What side effects can this medication cause?
- bleeding gums.
- nosebleeds.
- heavy vaginal bleeding.
- red, pink, or brown urine.
- red or black, tarry stools.
- coughing up or vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds.
- swelling or joint pain.
- headache.
Does apixaban have any side effects?
See also Warning section. Nausea, easy bruising, or minor bleeding (such as nosebleed, bleeding from cuts) may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Does taking apixaban make you tired?
Apixaban oral tablet doesn’t cause drowsiness, but it can cause other side effects.
Does apixaban make you breathless?
Symptoms may include shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body, rash, itching or hives on the skin. The above list includes very serious side effects.
Does apixaban affect heart rate?
Some people can develop an abnormal heart beat known as “Atrial fibrillation” or “AF” that puts them at risk of developing clots in the heart….
| Arm | Intervention/treatment |
|---|---|
| Experimental: Apixaban | Drug: Apixaban Oral, 2.5 or 5 mg BID |
Can I drink alcohol while on apixaban?
It is best to avoid alcohol while taking apixaban. This is because it can increase the risk of bleeding in your stomach and intestines. If you do drink alcohol, do not have more than 1 drink a day, and no more than 2 drinks at a time every now and then. (1 drink = 1 beer, or 1 glass of wine, or 1 cocktail, or 1 shot.)
What should you not drink on Eliquis?
Since Eliquis is a blood thinner and alcohol may act as a blood thinner, it is best to avoid alcohol intake (unless your healthcare provider gives you the green light to drink a small to moderate amount). This goes for all of the drugs in the class of Factor Xa inhibitors (Eliquis, Xarelto, Savaysa, Arixtra).
What is the best blood thinner with the least side effects?
For instance, apixaban was associated with the lowest risk of major bleeding in a 2016 study published in the journal Chest, and the lowest risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in elderly adults compared with dabigatran and rivaroxaban in a study published in the journal Gastroenterology in 2017.
How do blood thinners make you feel?
They can make you feel green. Aside from bleeding-related issues, there are several side effects that have been linked to blood thinners, such as nausea and low counts of cells in your blood. Low blood cell count can cause fatigue, weakness, dizziness and shortness of breath.
What are the long term effects of taking Eliquis?
Patients who receive spinal or epidural anesthesia or undergo spinal puncture while taking Eliquis, are at risk of developing an epidural or spinal hematoma, or blood clot. Either type of blood clot can result in long-term or permanent paralysis, according to drug labeling containing a black box warning for Eliquis.
What are the long term side effects of blood thinners?
Doctors often prescribe anticoagulants to thin the blood and prevent clots from forming….Side effects of blood thinners
- uncontrolled high blood pressure.
- stomach ulcers or other issues that put you at high risk for internal bleeding.
- hemophilia or other bleeding disorders.
Can you drink coffee on Eliquis?
Frequently asked questions about Eliquis (apixaban) You can take Eliquis (apixaban) and drink coffee.