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My EP took me off eliquis. But I’m petrified. I’ll have a stroke now.
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@gloaming you scaring me. I was on eliquis for 3 months after afib. I was told I have a low stroke risk and I can safely go off thinners unless I go back into afib again and it becomes more frequent. I’m going to the er to check for clot and beg to be back on eliquis even tho I cant afford it.
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@kmj126 Sorry, I may be more of an impediment to your self-learning and decision-making than a help. I merely wanted to help you to understand the typical risk of a stroke for most/all AF patients. There is a reason why a DOAC is prescribed: it's the ethical thing to do because it may prevent a stroke. The risk is real. But, you should follow your expert advice. If that person feels your risk is very low, then please, follow that advice and stop taking the Eliquis. And stop worrying.