Apixaban for Pulmonary Embolism User Reviews (Page 2)

• Reese
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2018

Eliquis (apixaban) "Had double pulmonary embolisms, 1 clot in my heart, 1 in my stomach and 1 DVT all at the age of 39. I was started on Xarelto. Didn't really have any side effects except losing my hair at an alarming rate. After about 3 months my Dr switched me to Eliquis. Everything is fine except the hair loss has not let up after being on it for about a month now. Additionally my platelet count is the highest it has ever been. Don't know if that is related, also had a dissected carotid artery. Really hoping the hair loss lets up soon."

• vjane
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 2, 2023

Eliquis (apixaban) "I have been taking Eliquis for almost three years. I am 79 years old. I had a blood clot on my right leg and both lungs in 2020 and was put on Eliquis. I have experienced a lot of side effects. Some of them include fatigue, leg cramps, bleeding, hair thinning, itching, blurry eyesight, black tarry stools, and nose bleeds. For the bleeding, I had a complete hysterectomy and colonoscopy, but I still experienced symptoms. My doctor would not reduce my dose or stop the medication. However, I took half my dose for 1.5 weeks and then stopped a week ago. I am feeling so much better!"

• Ninas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2018

Eliquis (apixaban) "In September I had a saddle pulmonary embolism-blood clots in my calves had moved to the lungs. I was put on Eliquis and in 3 months time the clots in my legs had disappeared-very nice! I am wondering, however, whether Eliquis causes weakness. I was so weak today that I thought my legs were going to buckle."

• twig
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 29, 2018

Eliquis (apixaban) "I broke my ankle and was laid up for 8 weeks. I was given three weeks of stomach injections to self administer. Got terrible pains in my back (or so I thought) at the end of 8 weeks I had pulmonary embolisms in both lungs. Put on equilis. No side effects at all, lots of energy, trying hard to walk for a couple of hours a day, good appetite. Miracle but I hope I'm not on it for life. In UK so free on the NHS"

• Mom
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 21, 2019

Eliquis (apixaban) "I have been taking eliquis for over 3 years. Hospitalized 2 times within 1 yr 7 mts. On coumadin but had very hard time regulating. My Dr suggested eliquis. Liked the" no food restrictions ". Have not had any problems. On 2.5 twice a day."

• Robin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2023

Eliquis (apixaban) "After months of persistent coughing, I suddenly found myself struggling to breathe one day and collapsed outside. Emergency medical technicians discovered me on the ground and transported me to two different hospitals where I underwent numerous diagnostic tests. It was determined that I had "massive saddle" pulmonary emboli and deep vein thromboses. I underwent a procedure where medical professionals physically removed the clots while I was conscious. Although the procedure was supposed to take about 30 minutes, it ended up taking three hours due to the size and age of some of the clots. The medical staff worked tirelessly to keep me alive, and I am extremely grateful for their efforts. After spending two days in the ICU, I was discharged from the hospital with a prescription for Eliquis, a blood thinner. I was instructed to take 10mg of Eliquis twice daily for six days before reducing my dosage to 5mg twice daily. However, before I was able to decrease my dosage, I experienced extreme itching. To alleviate the itching, I tried using baking soda-infused cold washcloths, nettle tea, and vitamin C. Fortunately, the itching has subsided since I began taking the lower dosage of Eliquis. I will continue taking Eliquis for the next six months as prescribed, and then I plan to switch to Nattokinase, an over-the-counter natural supplement that has been proven to dissolve clots without any side effects. I am not taking any other medications at this time. I feel incredibly grateful for the medical professionals who saved my life and for the blessings I have received."

• Sunnie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 30, 2019

"44 yr female placed on Eliquis in January 2019 after having massive clots in both lungs. I originally started on Coumadin but INR would never be therapeutic. I was fine up until recent. I am now very fatigued, little motivation and gaining weight without increasing my food intake. I am also experiencing leg pain at night which I assumed was from my sickle cell but now I’m questioning that. I also find my heart racing without exercising. I am going to tell my doctor that I would like to come off of this! I have to advocate for myself."

• Miche...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 27, 2023

Eliquis (apixaban) "In October of 2019, I had a DVT (deep vein thrombosis) blood clot in my left leg that migrated to my lung and caused a Pulmonary Embolism. I spent a few days in the ICU on Heparin and went home with injectable heparin. However, I had an allergic reaction to the heparin, which caused a massive amount of blood clots in both legs. As a result, my doctor prescribed Eliquis 5mg twice a day. I have been taking Eliquis since November of 2019 till present, August 2023. Thankfully, I have experienced no side effects from Eliquis at all. I would rate Eliquis 10/10."

• Amanda
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 21, 2020

Eliquis (apixaban) "I had a PE was put on Eliquis while I was in the hospital! Then in 2018 I had a heart attack, then open heart surgery 4/ bypass! Six months later I had a brain stem stroke all while I was on Eliquis! It’s been throws around that my diagnosis is Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome but I have yet to test twice for this in a lab test! I test once but not again! I have however tested positive several times but just once each time! Never the second blood test! My ANA is very high! I am not sure is my experience with my near death experience from my brain stem stroke was due to Eliquis or to miss diagnosed!"

• bagpuss
• July 17, 2016

"Tried warfarin and couldn't get inr levels right so lots of blood tests and doctors visits, then tried riveroxiban and was nauseous the whole time. Apixaban has been problem free since day one and I'very nearly been taking it for 6 months now!"

• cowgirl
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 9, 2022

Eliquis (apixaban) "I was put on Eliquis 5 mg twice per day, I weight 120 lbs and after reviewing the drug warnings that is too much for my size. I experiencing extreme muscle and joint pain to where I can barely stand up and walk and hair loss. I cut it back to 2.5mg twice a day and pain is better but still there and hair still falling out. My doctor said those side effects were not part of eliquis but..... they are definitely are for me."

• Tricy...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 17, 2022

Eliquis (apixaban) "Had a large PE of unknown origin in early 2018. After 2 months of recovery from that PE, I pedaled my recumbent trike from Indiana to Louisiana, taking Eliquis twice daily as prescribed. D/c’d Eliquis after 6 months; the pulmonologist said it was ok to try but no guarantees against future PEs. Four and a half years later, I had bilateral PEs, again reason unknown. Twice stricken, I’ve now been prescribed Eliquis indefinitely. Even with my Medicare drug plan, it’s way overpriced in the USA—Canadians & Australians pay a fraction of the US price (“USA Number One”, indeed!)—but I’m grateful that it’s available at all. If past is prologue, I expect to recover once again & resume normal life, cycling the Lower 48, delivering drugs by bike for a pharmacy, cooking for my wife, playing with grandchildren."

• Yaryliz
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2021

Eliquis (apixaban) "I started eliquis on 12/2. All was fine at first but now 26 days later I am experiencing fatigue, anxiety, back ache and stomach issues. Spoke to my doctor yesterday and he told me that these symptoms are NOT from this medication at all. But I do believe they are! Been to ER, cardiologist and everything normal. I was given Xanax because obviously they think I’m insane. Hopefully I’ll be able to get off at the end of January when they do a follow up CT scan to see if the clot has resolved."

• Destr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 4, 2022

Eliquis (apixaban) "If a person doesn't mind going bald in less than 3 months, ELIQUIS is the blood thinner to use. I quit using it and I've lost a good 80% of my hair. So very little left it's heartbreaking! 3 months ago I had very long, very thick hair. NO MORE. Warfarin did the same to me, only not as bad as this! I certainly can't get back into business right now. I'm not certain what I'll do other than I'LL NEVER USE ELIQUIS OR WARFARIN AGAIN!!!!!"

• Diane
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 18, 2021

Eliquis (apixaban) "Aug 2020 At 55 years old I was diagnosed with multiple PE's and was on Eliquis for 7 months. Believed to be caused by my Lo Loestrin I had been taking. Although weight gain is not listed as a major side effect my weight did go up considerably while on Eliquis. I experienced fatigue, extreme menstrual bleeding, and blood in my urine. Also slight side effects of water retention and small needle -like pains in my legs. My Dr. is allowing me to finally get off it so looking forward to seeing if these things improve."

• Bilat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 13, 2021

Eliquis (apixaban) "I have history of blood clots and I have Factor V Leinden. I have had superficial blood clots, DVT and PEs. I developed a DVT that progressed into bilateral PE. I was on 325mg aspirin daily as prescribed by my doctor prior to event. MD was aware of Factor V Leiden dx when on the aspirin regimen. I have been on Eliquis since event. I do have decreased stamina, endurance since event. I would certainly say that the gain out weighs the risk. I have not had any other events since taking Eliquis twice a day over the last year and half."

• LIZBRY
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2021

Eliquis (apixaban) "In Jan 2020 I was in the hospital with pneumonia and a PE from COVID. After 3 weeks I am experiencing some minor side effects like heartburn and constipation. Some other things I am experiencing I am not sure they are the drug or lingering effects of the Covid. It could go either way. I am so very tired, my chest and head hurt, and today I noticed my hair seems to be falling out more so than usual."

• Paul...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 12, 2019

"Been on Apixaban for 6 years after getting a PE on one of my lungs. I have not had any issues with taking them and live the same life as I did before the PE. I drink, and smoke take very little exercise. I had a full check up with blood tests a couple of weeks ago and got a full house of no issues. Yes I will be on the tablets for life but so what I am still alive and kicking. Being in the UK I get my Apixaban on prescription so the cost isn't massive."

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

"Multiple Bilateral P.E's at the age of 33. Needed a medicine for life. Tried clexene, couldn't face a needle daily that would create scar tissue beneath the surface. Warfarin was impractical due to weekly Dr. Visits to check INR, coupled with my yo yo ing INR. Having to duck out of work for weekly bloods was a pain. Rivoroxyban was next in the list, hair loss kicked in 3 months in. I also read an article highlighting the fact that people suffer for taking it at the rate of one life a week. I have settled for the last option available - Apixaban. 3 months in, hair loss returns. It's due to the blood not reaching the hair follicles apparently? This creates a really dry scalp and hair loss. Still it keeps me alive."

• Pulmo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2022

"I’ve been using Eliquis for the past month. I’ve been experiencing really bad symptoms such as burning in the throat. Sharp chest pains random muscle pains twitches, heart palpitations more. I’ve been to a cardiologist and have done many ECG and it’s all normal. I think it’s this medication that’s causing this because I never had any of these problems before taking this medication."

• Dearone
• March 16, 2021

Eliquis (apixaban) "Nov 2020 severe shortness of breath, tachycardia. Went to ER had PE left lung. On Elliquis 5mg twice a day. March 2021 still have clot, no side effects from Elliquis, just shortness of breath from damage from clot, and very tired. My Dr gives me samples since I am on s.s."

• Nearb...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 13, 2022

"Had load of Pulmonary Embolism PE after covid, took apixaban after a few months started feeling unwell had weakness, possibly hair loss it seems very thin, very depressed. I now have had pain and numbness in right arm for 4 months, all over I ache and all of my joints hurt, my stomach is also upset .I didn’t have any of these issues before the dr won’t tell me what to do, I’m fed up with asking and I tried to stop taking it and it’s like you feel things in your arms and legs and get a headache I suspect they’re addictive. I’m grateful I’m alive but I’m so uncomfortable I don’t know what to do, I think I’m intolerant."

• Kristy
• January 26, 2017

"Pulmonary embolism in 2014, tries clexane, rivaroxaban and warfarin all of which made me so ill, apixaban has been ok, have experienced some gastrointestinal issues but can't be sure if there is a link, taken it now for over 18months and dr hopes for me to stay on it for life."

• Samsung
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 25, 2022

Eliquis (apixaban) "I've been on Eliquis for two years after I was diagnosed with a massive blood clot in my leg that traveled to my lungs so far Eliquis has worked good for me I hadn't had any bad side effects I don't think that I've developed another blood clot. I do have to have lab work done just hope I never have another blood clot ever in my life that's scary"

• Anon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 13, 2022

Eliquis (apixaban) "Had chest pain that was diagnosed as pulmonary embolism. Put on apixaban double dose 2 x 10 daily for first week. 2x5mg thereafter. Been on it for 6 weeks now. My stomach has been dodgy for years after ulcer but Lanzaprozole keeps it calm an under control. Since taking apixaban my stomach has flared up and regurgitating food, motions gone from solid to purée and liquified. Had headaches and fatigue. GP putting me onto alternative and suggested Warfarin. Like everything, doesn’t suit everyone unfortunately."