Taking apixaban (Eliquis): Any foods or supplements to avoid?

Posted by patrizio @patrizio, Jan 24, 2024

Morning,
I’m taking Apixaban 5mg twice a day and I was wondering if there is any food or vitamins that I can’t take while I’m in that medication.
Thanks

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rosaeglantine4me | @rosaeglantine4me | Sep 17 3:41am

Hi, I am on Eliquis (Apixaban )5mg twice a day, before having to take it I had a daily shake ,usually "Garden of Life Raw Meal "or "Origain with 50 Superfoods"
However when I read the labels I saw there were lots of green veg, turmeric, ginger, fruits etc in them Can anyone tell me if they have used them while on Eliquis?
I am aware that supplements like Omega 3 and Turmeric as supplements are to be avoided , but as a vegetarian I really am finding it hard to avoid all the green veg I love and have to eat too many carbs. Are the amount of the veg/fruits in those shakes in small enough amounts to be ok for me, if I take the shakes once a day? I have read so many conflicting websites about what you can/can't eat on this drug I hope you can help! Many thanks, everyone!

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Sep 17 8:22am

In reply to @rosaeglantine4me "Hi, I am on Eliquis (Apixaban )5mg twice a day, before having to take it I..." + (show)

Welcome @rosaeglantine4me, I have been on Eliquis 5mg twice a day for more than a year and take supplements for my neuropathy that include omega 3 and turmeric daily. I did discuss the supplements with my doctor and they were OK with what I was taking but it is definitely something you should discuss with your doctor.

When I first started on Eliquis at the higher doses following a hospital stay for blood clots in the lung and my right leg, I did stop my neuropathy supplements and was mindful to avoid certain foods as listed here - What foods should I avoid while on Eliquis?: https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/what-foods-avoid-eliquis-3577939/

Have you had a chance to discuss it with your doctor?

lwools | @lwools | Sep 18 11:22am

In reply to @lorkish "I had blood clots (bilateral pulmonary embolisms) three months post Covid shot in 2021. Was put..." + (show)

Do you cut the 5mg of Eliquis in half?

lorkish | @lorkish | Sep 18 12:29pm

In reply to @lwools "Do you cut the 5mg of Eliquis in half?" + (show)

Prescription is for 2.5mg tablets twice daily

rosaeglantine4me | @rosaeglantine4me | Sep 19 3:20am

In reply to @johnbishop "Welcome @rosaeglantine4me, I have been on Eliquis 5mg twice a day for more than a year..." + (show)

thank you, no, as I was in the hospital on the 15th, with the embolism so am a bit shell shocked! I have rheumatoid athritis and my consultant though it was caused by Barcitinib which is a biologic immune suppressing drug known to cause thrombosis and embolism
All I know is I will get reviewed in Spring and will be on Eliquis till then.
Did you feel tired on the drug, etc...or is it having had the pulmonary embolism? Many thanks, Hilary

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Sep 19 5:41am

In reply to @rosaeglantine4me "thank you, no, as I was in the hospital on the 15th, with the embolism so..." + (show)

I haven’t noticed any tiredness or fatigue from the Eliquis but I do get tired when I do too much activity during the day. I was tired and stressed out at the hospital during my POE and DVT though.

methel | @methel | Sep 19 8:52am

In reply to @rosaeglantine4me "thank you, no, as I was in the hospital on the 15th, with the embolism so..." + (show)

I’ve taken Eliquis since I had a pulmonary embolism almost 5 years ago. No, I haven’t noticed any differences in my life caused by it, except an occasional minor nosebleed in the winter when the air is dry. ( I have epilepsy also and Eliquis does not seem to exacerbate the epilepsy.)Since leaving the hospital, I started with 5 mg 2x a day, but now it’s 2.5 mg 2x a day. Overall it’s so much easier to live with than the older anti coagulant drugs.

mikeneverwired | @mikeneverwired | Sep 19 10:36am

In reply to @rosaeglantine4me "thank you, no, as I was in the hospital on the 15th, with the embolism so..." + (show)

I was on Eliquis last year for about 6 months after an open heart procedure and again after an ablation this year. In both cases, using Eliquis did not affect my strength or endurance as I continued to hike and bike relatively long distances. I am now off Eliquis and back onto daily baby aspirin and that transition was also seamless. Good luck.

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