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Itchy Scalp from Eliquis?

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patrick45945
patrick45945

Of all the listed side effects of Eliquis on Drugs.com, I am particularly annoyed by an itchy scalp. I don’t have hives or a rash but find myself scratching my scalp frequently. I have tried changing shampoos to no effect.

Anyone else have these symptoms? Any suggestions for relief? I am happy that this is the only side effect from Eliquis which is more of an annoyance than anything. FWIW, I also take Tikosyn but this is not a listed side effect.

Regards,

Patrick

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  • betty47298
    betty47298 patrick45945

    Posted

    I had an itchy scalp a white ago and wondering what it was from. It went away. No idea this was a side effect. Thanks for alerting me.
  • momist
    momist patrick45945

    Posted

    Hmm.  Never had my scalp itching from it, but from soon after I started Eliquis I started a persistent itch on my back just below my right shoulder blade.  That was back in December last year, and I still have it.  I just ignore it, but I do try to scratch it absent mindedly at intervals and then remember not to.
  • Joebel46
    Joebel46 patrick45945

    Posted

    Yes, I also get itchy scalp, drives me mad in bed. It comes and goes, sometimes it is all over my body and drives me mad. It can last for days or weeks then disappear.
  • Imagine_55
    Imagine_55 patrick45945

    Posted

    Hi Patrick!

    Yes, itchy scalp and itchy skin in general, but I’m not sure if it is because of the Eliquis or from other meds and health conditions. Like you, there’s no rash etc but I’m wondering if it’s related to psoriasis? I have an autoimmune disease which predisposes you to others, such as psoriasis. Have you tried a coal tar shampoo? It seems to help some people.

    Best of luck,

    Yvonne 

    • patrick45945
      patrick45945 Imagine_55

      Posted

      Hello Yvonne,

      Thanks for your response and suggestion of coal tar shampoo. Have never been bothered by itchy scalp until I started Eliquis, and since it’s a documented side effect I have to think there’s a connection there.

      I have put it on my list of questions for my next visits with my PCP, EP and dermatologist and will go from there. Meanwhile perhaps I will give your suggestion a try, thanks!

      Patrick

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