Apixaban for Deep Vein Thrombosis User Reviews (Page 2)

• BGano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 27, 2021

Eliquis (apixaban) "Absolutely despise this expensive drug with so many side effects. I experienced frequent urination (almost hourly at night) itchy red rashes forearm and upper arm, gas, easy bruising, onset of a mild headache for someone like me who NEVER got headaches. I was prescribed it for a lower leg DVT, initially 2- 5MG tablets twice a day for a week, then 1- 5 MG tablet twice a day. After 6 weeks I began a gradual tapering off (AMA of course, against medical advice) My plan of action was to increase my daily water intake by 400% (used to just drink maybe 8 ounces, plus tea, juice, fruits and veggies (which do count for water intake) reduce oily fatty processed foods, and add additional speed walks throughout the day and early eve as my exercise regimen. I believe these changes will prevent any new blood clots. All side effects went away within 36 hours of stopping the medication."

• Suzy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2019

"Taking this medication for months and now have some memory loss and at times I can't read a word that I know. I can't even think of how to sound it out which is very worrying and I can't spend to long out in the sun or I will get the affects of sun stroke and that will last for a day or so. I'm getting off this and going back to Celaxine, this is my experience and I haven't seen anyone else with the same, well that's been reported. Thank you ."

• Sara
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 23, 2022

Eliquis (apixaban) "Been on Eliquis for about a month and they found a blood clot in my vain leading to my ovary which is now gone, but the side effects are horrible. I’ve been extremely tired, no energy, headaches, gaining weight, swollen ankles and legs, dizzy, can’t concentrate. Was taking 10mg in morning and 10mg at night which was even worse because I felt like passing out, blood pressure dropped real low and I was really dizzy so they cut it down to 5mg in morning and 5mg at night so side effects didn’t change much. I want off this medicine."

• 25...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 29, 2021

Eliquis (apixaban) "I am 67 years young, pescatarian , no sugar. Exercise daily, take 5 mg x 2. The only side effects I have is some minor itching, and fatigue. Been on ELIQUIS for over 10 years. It does well for me. An occasional expresso helps some, but eating well is the key. Don’t fool yourself eating junk."

• Angel
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 21, 2018

"I have been on Apixaban since last September, but the last few months feeling unwell, a lot of joint pain , started in my legs then neck and eyes blurring, now in my arm, so tired all the time. I just want to see, as I'm going to ask to come off it as it makes me also feel sick at times. I can't go on feeling like this, I don't have a life, went on holiday the pain was really bad, not a good drug for side affects "

• Quizz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2024

Eliquis (apixaban) "I started taking it immediately after being diagnosed with DVT (etiology unknown, and I am very low-risk). I was hobbling around Day 1. By Day 15 I was quite ambulatory. Day 20 back to my bicycle with no pain but still can't walk more than 400 yards or stand for more than 5 minutes without discomfort. Day 29 (today) the swelling is still there but has subsided quite a bit. I take pictures of my calf to chart progress, and there has been progress, though still several months to go. There have been almost zero side effects, a slight amount of lightheadedness."

• Merry
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 30, 2024

Eliquis (apixaban) "DVT right calf, unknown cause, started on Xarelto, switched to Eliquis after one month due to concerns I had from research. The only side effect is constant aching in my arms and hands that interferes with sleep. Tylenol helps some. I hope to be off this medication, but am grateful for it. Waiting for test results to see if the cause requires this medication."

• Sue
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 21, 2020

"I was diagnosed with a DVT while on vacation in November 2019 and subsequently discovered I have May Thurner Syndrome. The first month on Eliquis I felt terrible. Dizzy, fatigue, the Doctor said this is the best medicine for me. These side effects did go away however I gained some weight and started going to WE and having a difficult time losing weight. Discouraging!"

• Eliquis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 2, 2021

Eliquis (apixaban) "For me, eating snow peas, string beans and salads...NO NO on Eliquis. Every body is different. What works on one not necessarily works for another. I had more leg pain. In fact, more difficult to walk. Stopped eating the green stuff and in a few days, was able to walk better. Tried eating green vegetables again, pain returned. Stopped eating the green vegetables, able to walk better. Just my experience with Eliquis and green vegetables."

• Patsy
• December 23, 2019

"Had a DVD so put on apixaban and I thought everything was fine no side effects for a few months until my hair started to fall out - heaps. No mention of it in pamphlet provided with medication and it took several visits to my doctor who eventually referred me to a clinical pharmacist who confirmed that it's a rare side effect of apixaban. Nightmare and still waiting for hair to start growing again as it has a delay period of several months for the hair to recover"

• RLC
• November 14, 2019

"I’m on apixaban as I suffer from May Turner Syndrome which was diagnosed after a DVT. I’ve been on it for 9 months. Main side effect for me is weight gain. I’ve put on a stone in 9 months which is crazy. Fatigue also. But I’ve rated it if it’s doing the job of no more DVT’s. Just wish I could stop it. Probably on it for life"

• Ycnex
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 21, 2020

"Hoping this is not just me, but I have been taking Eliquis for 3 weeks now and whilst the clot seems to have diminished, I am now experiencing a lot of tremors. My whole body shakes on and off throughout the day, usually when resting. It only lasts a few seconds and then stops, but this happens repeatedly during the day and sometimes when I am trying to sleep. Is this a side effect of this drug as I cannot find it on the leaflet? "

• Bigman
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2021

Eliquis (apixaban) "Had blood clots develop in leg while traveling once and while flying once. The Eliquis helped to save me several times. Back in the Ole days would've been hospitalized and who knows what could've happen if the clot broke free. I'm reading on here there is a lot of side effects. So I'm not sure if I will take this any longer since reading all of the side effects on this message forum..."

• beth
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 28, 2023

"I was prescribed Apixaban for blood clots and possible pulmonary embolism (PE). The clots are gone and I do not have a PE. Maybe the medicine helped, maybe it was something else. However, I experienced dizziness, muscle weakness, nausea, and being tired most of the day. Looking to ease the effects I get told to stand slowly! Almost the entire day is spent feeling horrible. Is there really any benefit to staying on this medication for another month?"

• Firew...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 21, 2022

Eliquis (apixaban) "I have been using Eliquis for nearly 2.5 years after a 2nd DVT and bilateral embolism have just had minor discomfort lost weight and still working after I came home from hospital due to lockdown, back at work now do get a headache every now and them but I put this down to stress of job but so far everything ok."

• Carol
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 8, 2021

Eliquis (apixaban) "I had blood clots in right leg. Started taking Eliquis 09/16/21 and will complete the medicine on 12/16/21. This medication works very well , for my situation ( I am a renal transplant recipient ). Apparently this medication is also responsible for lowering my blood sugar levels, also."

• Mom
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2021

Eliquis (apixaban) "My son was put on Eliquis one week ago for a DVT in his leg. He is asplenic 6 years ago. He got babesiosis microti from a tick bite. He was diagnosed on June 30th 2021. His DVT was ascertained on July 16 after his Second hospitalization. He was admitted on July 21st for chest pain when breathing. It was not cardiac related through the whole hospitalization process. It was clearly pain on taking breath’s which required him to do shallow breathing. His pain was in his chest that went to left shoulder. Eliquis was started on 7/16/2021 and his symptoms started on the evening of July 20th. He is 30 years old this past May 2021. Just curious if the Eliquis is responsible or an additional factor that caused this to happen. I am acutely aware that the babesiosis microti is a extremely life-threatening illness for somebody who is without a spleen."

• Jenni...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 21, 2020

"I had first DVT in 1990 I was treated with heparin injection then after one month with Coumadin for 6 months after that Dr told me to stop it after my blood test came ok then after 8 years I had second DVT in the same leg (left) one but in that time I had surgery Dr did the Vena Cava Filter and they put me in warfarin again for the rest of my life because the blood test came I have 2 low proteins C and S in my blood that’s why I'm prone to blood clot but after many years with warfarin that I heated a lot because you have a lots of restrictions and you got to do blood test any time so when I heard about Eliquis I asked my Hematologists Dr to put me in and it was a great relief for me now is 10 years and I’m very happy with it and I really recommend it."

• Leeroy
• August 9, 2021

"I am 25yr old male who took apixiban 2x a day due to DVT related to a rugby injury. Whilst on the drug I had no energy and was miserable. I'm glad my 3 months are over and I'm away from these now a week off and already feel like myself again. Over the period my resting heart rate has gone up from 56 to 68 and I have gained 10kg ."

• Jerrys...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 1, 2017

Eliquis (apixaban) "My dad died from this. We are suing them he was 48. He had a catastrophic brain bleed . Don't take it"

• Dave
• October 30, 2015

Eliquis (apixaban) "I am experiencing significant pain/aching in my lower back from this drug."

• Ela...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 27, 2023

Eliquis (apixaban) "I have been taking Eliquis for a month. It makes me dizzy, sick, my arm and leg muscles feel week. I am tired. I want to switch to aspirin."

• Dee
• July 16, 2019

Eliquis (apixaban) "I have had no real issues. Only thing I experience is easy bruising, sores and sores in head / scalp. Had issue getting covered by insurance but after fighting with company was covered"

• Oyord...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 14, 2020

Eliquis (apixaban) "I got diagnosed with DVT today in the emergency room and received Eliquis by a mouth and got up prescription for it. I am going to update you on how I do on the medication."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 4, 2017

Eliquis (apixaban) "My blood sugar has gone up since starting eliquis. Has anyone else suffered this rise in sugar levels"