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Eliquis side-effects muscle weakness and numb/tingling toes
Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Mar 27 5:50pm | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
I have had short term side-effects from the use of Eliquis....I had been on warfarin for an extended period of time. My INR's were a tad erratic, so the physician changed me to Eliquis 2.5.mg daily. A week later, I had death defying episode of vertigo,....for the next 8 months played patty-cake with ENT, Neuro conults to identifiy my sudden onset of dizziness (up to 3-4 times per day) followed by a disequilibrium when walking. I finally did a deep-dive research in notable sites. Lo and Behold, an NIH site listed side effects system by system....neuro - vertigo, ataxia and dizziness! Stopped taking it on 8/8/2024 after having started it on 11/13/2023 - haven't been dizzy since and went back on the old-fashioned warfarin. Do your research, dig deep into the side effects and make your decisions from there.
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@kndaustin71 I was on Eliquis for 6 months and now off almost three. All the symptoms were there, particularly the vertigo. Until three days ago my walk felt I was on wooden feet. Now better, knee an hip joints a bit better, but sitting anylength of time makes joints hurt. At least the slight bit of better has me hopeful, Indigestion issues have not gone away. For me it definitely hit all my muscles, teeth slid sideways. It felt like it softened all my tissues. It is most helpful to hear others' experiences.
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Thank you. After my first episode I had to go for warfarin injections for 3 months as I recall. With the second episode I was put on Eliquis “for life”. The biggest difference as I recall is vitamin k as an antidote if needed where Eliquis has none.
It’s been since 2014 when I had the first episode. I assume warfarin is still administered by injection? I’d be willing to switch assuming the side effects I’m having aren’t associated with warfarin too. Lots to consider. I can reach out to my hematologist again because I’m having second thoughts.
Thanks for the reply.