@rainyday541

Hello: As suggested, please do research Warfarin vs. Eliquis. You are wise to choose Eliquis. Warfarin does not give you the protection for DVTs and PEs as Eliquis does. (my experience only.) Eliquis broke up a DVT after total knee replacement (had been on Warfarin for many years prior). Warfarin was resumed 2 days after TKR , but I developed a DVT. I was completely immobile for 30 days because of that, and my doctors felt the clot was broken after 30 days. After staying on Warfarin for next 7 months, I had to have the knee adhesions and scar tissue released that resulted from no PT immediately after TKR. But, before I agreed to this next surgery, I asked to be put on Eliquis and then of course, stop as instructed by surgeon before surgery date. I had only been on Eliquis for only 2 days, when my husband found me passed out, non responsive and had ambulance ride to hospital. THAT DVT initially had JUST gotten released and it had traveled to my lungs causing a PE. Eliquis was my life saver!!! I was thankful for hospital staff in getting the PE dissolved before a massive stroke or death. I've been on Eliquis 5mgx2 daily now for 8 years and would never go back to Warfarin. Blood thinners are life savers; however, some do not give you the protection as others. (Warfarin does not!!) Please do your research and may you make the right decision for your health. This is just my personal experience with taking both; others have their own experiences and I respect everyone's decision. I wish you well.