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ann55375
ann55375

dr has today told me that it was a mistake to put me on 2.5 twice daily,.

i am now told the therpeutic dose is 5mg twice daily.

i am very confused

anyone comment on their dosage

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  • nigel0151
    nigel0151 ann55375

    Posted

    Hi All,

    Just to let you know that the summary of my attendance at the Patient Support day is awaiting moderation!

    • ann55375
      ann55375 nigel0151

      Posted

      Any chance youncan re word it so its not moderated?
    • nigel0151
      nigel0151 ann55375

      Posted

      I have no idea why it s being moderated! Might send it across to you in a personal message!
    • ann55375
      ann55375 nigel0151

      Posted

      For some reason i dont have personal message on my stings, any idea how i can start it, i dont remember it being there when imsigned up but then im not too computer literate.
  • youngatheart1
    youngatheart1 ann55375

    Posted

    Hi, I am on 5mg twice a day.  DVT diagnosed in thigh and behind knee in December.  Will be on apixiban for about 6 months, maybe 1 year.  5 months in.
    • Sway
      Sway youngatheart1

      Posted

      I had bilateral pe in november i was on for 6 months and they took me off because my ct was clear. How do you feel on apixaban
    • ann55375
      ann55375 Sway

      Posted

      Had to stop apixaban due to side effects, the fatigue was awdul. Now trying to reinstate warfarin, much to my annoyance, and back tomthe old routine. I am a lifer so no other choice.

      has anyone else had to come off apixaban?

    • Sway
      Sway ann55375

      Posted

      I came off the apixaban because my 6 months was over and my ct scan was clear. I came off about a week and half ago and have not had any promblems thus far.
    • youngatheart1
      youngatheart1 ann55375

      Posted

      Hi Ann, I have been on Apxiban since December and not noticed any side effects until last month or so, I feel really achy and as you say fatigued.  Trouble is how do we know it is pills.  Do you feel better now you have come off the, has fatigue gone? I have no veins (baby ones) so trying to take blood regularly is a non starter hence the reason for apixiban,  Hospital said 6 months min maybe one year, will see at next scan in June.
    • youngatheart1
      youngatheart1 Sway

      Posted

      Hi, as mentioned to Ann I have not had any real problems, did start to feel achey and tired after about 3 months, but nothing else.  I do have arthritis in neck and hands and the fact that I cannot take ibuprofen is probably the cause of aches etc.  Like you I am due to come off at some point, have a scan in June and if clear can come off then.  To be honest mentally scared to come off, especially as all the gumpf in box says do not just stop as you risk a stroke. How did they take you off, was it "just stop" or "slowly".  I hate being on them, but hate the thought of coming off as well.  Take care

    • ann55375
      ann55375 youngatheart1

      Posted

      A bit less fatigued and less nauseous so thats goo. But warfarin also causes tiredness. Hard to know whats best. You are fortunate youre not a lifer like me.
    • jordi77
      jordi77 ann55375

      Posted

      Hi Ann,

      Yes, I was started on Apixaban after my second DVT, but had to come off it after 24h because of a (mild) reaction to it (itching, rash, higher blood pressure). Was switched to good old warfarin for three months. Now just moved to Dabigatran (Pradaxa): on it for a couple of days, no issues so far.

  • nigel0151
    nigel0151 ann55375

    Posted

    Dear All,

    I would advise membership of Anticoagulation UK, which distributes a most informative magazine to its members.

    I have just received the latest issue this morning.

    Of interest, is an article related to Cancer Associated Thrombosis (CAT).

    A free resource is available from the following link:

    www.anticoagulationeurope.org/cancer-blood-clots

    I hope that it is of use!

    God bless you all!

    Regards

    Nigel

    • grace42110
      grace42110 nigel0151

      Posted

      Thanks Nigel I will certainly have a look at his.  Thank you.
    • grace42110
      grace42110 nigel0151

      Posted

      Hi Nigel Had a look at Anticoagulation UK and decided to take out membership. Thanks for the info.

       

    • nigel0151
      nigel0151 grace42110

      Posted

      Good news Grace! I hope that you find it useful, as I have!
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