Eliquis for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation User Reviews (Page 4)
Eliquis has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 90 reviews for the treatment of Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation. 36% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 46% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Eliquis
- Drey
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- May 21, 2024
"I have been on Eliquis 5mg AM and 5mg PM for 5 years now. I was able to take myself off of Losartan by reducing my blood pressure myself, I lost weight and started eating better. I also take Metoprolol twice a day and have reduced that too. I have had ZERO side effects from the Eliquis for 5 years and feel very fortunate that Tricare provides it for me because Kaiser will not approve it until you have thrown blood clots throughout your brain and other arteries, and inevitably end up dying from a Stroke or Mesenteric Ischemia (dead bowel) such as my sister did on Pradaxa and Xarelto. I think Apixaban/Eliquis is the best, and I have done my research. It has the lowest Stroke or bleed rates of all three."
- Rosesez
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- September 21, 2023
"I was prescribed Eliquis in March of 2022 due to having paroxysmal afib. I was diagnosed back in 2014 but was terrified of blood thinners due to all of the negative reviews, so I put it off. However, my experience has been very positive. I take the 5mg pills 2x a day and have not had any side effects at all, except for minimal gum bleeding the first week. In fact, multiple times I have asked if it's possible that it isn't working at all since I actually seem to have less bruising and bleeding than before. Doctors and nurses say I must be less clumsy than others, but that's not true at all. I also had surgery and stopped it for 3 days before and 2 days after with no problems at all. Every person's body is different and you may find this medicine works for you with few or no side effects. Also, Bristol Myers helps if you can't afford it, so the cost is no longer an issue."
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- Cindy
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 7, 2023
"I have been on Eliquis for 4-6 months. I have had all good results. The only complaint I have is the price. I have been getting free samples from my doctor at this time. I have no drug insurance. I am 66 years old, have MS, RA, high BP, and atrial fibrillation. Taking Eliquis has not added to any of my problems. I no longer have pains in my chest area."
- Bob
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- December 10, 2021
"I was diagnosed with aFib 2 years ago. Initially, my primary care physician prescribed eliquis. Initially, I said, I'm not taking that. When I researched it and what it prevents decided to. The cardiologist who performed the cardioversion told me that I can go off of it 9 months after the procedure but she said most people decide to stay on it. I'm 68 and Eliquis is the ONLY drug I take. I take 5mg twice per day. I have no ill effects from it. The aFib has not returned. I do have vein issues in my legs and that is another reason I'm staying on it."
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- Eliquis...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 29, 2024
"I have been diagnosed with palpitations and occasional afib. I was resistant to starting Eliquis, but after much research, I have been on it for a few weeks. I have not experienced any of the severe side effects others have described. Ultimately, my decision came down to this: Do I prefer to have a stroke or endure some potentially annoying side effects? I chose the latter. I’m only 66 and very active. For those considering taking themselves off Eliquis, please be aware you may be putting yourself at a greater risk of a stroke. I recommend getting an Apple Watch if you can, to monitor your heart rate, afib events, etc."
- CCCJPT
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- September 19, 2019
"I have been on Eliquis for 5 years with no side affects. I had a major stroke, 5 years ago. All is fantastic, and I continue to live the dream."
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- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- January 12, 2020
"Extremely expensive. $480.00 for month supply. Like most I fell like rubbish all the time. No energy. Bristol- Myers is just a big company ripping us off. I'm going back to aspirin."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- February 28, 2017
"I take Eliquisat night (5mg) and wondered if anyone else has to get up to urinate 4-5 times at night. Did not see this on the side effects."
- Mark...
- February 18, 2015
"No side effects at all."
- B in Mo
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 29, 2016
"This Med immediately caused me to have out of controll nosebleeds and bruising. This Med is deadly, don't take it!"
- Side...
- August 14, 2016
"I experience dizziness and poor concentration after each dose."
- Sysop
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- January 12, 2020
"Been on it for 2 years now. No side effects for me."
- Fatman
- August 3, 2019
"Been on Eliquis for two years, no noticeable side effects besides slight knee joint pain. Prescribed 5mg 2x day."
- Edwina...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 15, 2015
"No problems with it. Glad I don't need to do monthly blood tests like coumarin. I had to go off pain medication for arthritis due to risk of bleeding so that is a problem."
- Tng
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 29, 2018
"Causes side effects confusion, slows reaction."
- MaH
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 20, 2020
"Lung effusion Aug 10, heart cath Aug 15. No blockages, Aug 26 ER then admitting to hospital. Since taking Eliquis I have had breathlessness."
- No1bo...
- August 31, 2016
"Exception medicine with zero side effects."
- Gretc...
- October 10, 2017
"I have had no problems with this drug, and have experienced a lot less bruising since on this drug, as opposed to taking warfarin."
- Bksma...
- May 23, 2017
"I have needed blood transfusion every 2 months , more if I want , iron My level is very low since on Eliquis"
- Skylark
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- May 22, 2017
"Has seemed to keep a-fib occurrences down but upsets stomach sometimes. Hate having another med that I may have to take for the rest of my life."
- Susan
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 9, 2023
"Dizzy spells, fatigue, increased arthritis pain, lack of focus, increase in PVCs. Even after discontinuing Eliquis, I had to double medication for PVCs because they did not go away."
- Ryden
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 24, 2022
"They changed my sister's medication from Warfarin to Eliquis and she had a stroke within two months. I know another person with the same experience."
- RMC
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 22, 2021
"Suppose to be the better blood thinner I think warfarin is way better. The bruising and potential lethal side effects are incredible vs warf"
- colle...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 14, 2022
"A simple cut bleeds for hours. Have other medical conditions such as depression, and I'm not supposed to take those drugs? "Keep 'em sick, keep em coming back"."
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"In 2018, I had awful experiences (side effects) with competitive blood thinner, Xarelto. In early February 2022, my Cardiologist prescribed Eliquis. What a difference! Even though twice the co-pay, absolutely worth the extra out-of-pocket expense."