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ok, how likely is it for me to get a blood clot while taking Eliquis, and if I do in fact get one, what do I do after??? I've been. on this medication for two years and now I'm afraid its not as effective.
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nigel0151 EF4468
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Apixaban is an extremely effective anticoagulant and the chances of you being the victim of a clotting episode whilst taking it are slim.
However, in my experience, it is vital that you engage with a Consultant Haematologist to establish the most appropriate dosage for you.
The current therapeutic dose is 2.5 mg twice a day, which was not enough to prevent me from experiencing a superficial clot in the top of my thigh post a total knee replacement procedure, for which a comprehensive anticoagulation regime was prepared pre the surgery.
Post the clotting episode, (boy was that painful) my excellent Haematologist undertook a range of specialised blood tests (assays)
that revealed that 2.5 mg of Apixaban was not high enough for me to keep me safely coagulated. .
I was switched to 5 mg of Apixaban twice a day. I have been on this dose for nearly two years now, with no problems!
Good luck!
Nigel
EF4468 nigel0151
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My doc has me on 5mg twice a day. regrettably I posted this while I was very anxious about a clot coming back, I'm better now.
EF4468 nigel0151
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The only problem with me is that as far as the Bilateral PE went, I didn't have the typical symptoms such as pain or lightheadedness, only shortness of breath, rapid heart rate and what felt like a severe pressure under my left rib. I had severe anxiety the last time and I don't want it to happen again.
buddah EF4468
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Nothing will stop all blood clots.
Eliquis is as good or better than most other NOACS and has less problems with bleeds. Diet and exercise are important. Eat well and healthy, watch your weight, (don't smoke)
I've been on it for around 8 years and keep my fingers crossed everyday. So far so good 😃
Age and weight are important with Eliquis, I'm on 5mg but if I look at research I should be on 2.5mg, however I'm trusting my Cardio and EP for the time being. I feel more side effects with 5mg.
EF4468 buddah
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I'm slowly losing weight, been losing it since June of this year (was over 200 then, I'm close to 180 now) my diet could be better, then again I only eat one meal a day and I'm good. I've somewhat fallen off the wagon when it comes to exercise, since late August, I've only now started to try and get back to walking daily. (I mostly walk daily, trying to branch out with winter coming)
what makes me nervous is that if I get a clot while on Eliquis, what do I do?? what will be done if I need to go to the hospital? I've looked online for scenarios like that and found nothing (dr Google bad, I know, but I'm super anxious atm) and I'd much rather avoid a hospital visit for something that may or may not be there.
joshuapryce1987 EF4468
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Medication stabilises physical health, if your health gets worse the medication can only do so much. Look after your health and you could up the dosage MG on your medication. You need to look after your mental health with supplements, activity and confrontation.