Afib/dangers of eliquis

So sorry to hear this. First Heparin then tablet Eloquis saved my life (massive PE). Been suffering through side effects and working with Pulmonary Dr. Symptoms are not sustainable and wonder if there is an alternative to Eliquis as my go to blood thinner since I will have to take two daily for the foreseeable future.

I think everyone's body is different as I'm sure you know. Friends take it for aFib and don't even blink and eye, others no.

I hope you find a remedy that doesn't make you suffer...

Been on Eliquis for 10 uears and have had no side effects. Don’t even bleed excessively after a cut or needlestick. Motivated to take it to reduce the risk of stroke.

@annaetherson True. Just as most medications work well for a vast majority of user. It's those that for what ever reason are on the fringe of hassle free results. That unfortunately will probably always be👍🏼

Just wanted to relay my personal experience . Each person needs to determine what’s best for them. Thanks 😊

Have the same problems since eliquis doc suggested xerelto instrad but I am a bit reluctant

What were your symptoms from Eliquis? I have just started it for Afib and have been prescribed Flecinide with it which I'm reluctant to take because of description of sudden death for users.

@shebattine Yes....but....if they prescribed a drug that killed even 4% of its patients they'd have the FDA, the Law, and every person who died would have an estate lawyer who would sue the bejaysus out of the pharma company. So, yes, every drug has its unfortunate cases, and ethically and legally the company must disclose even the rarest of adverse events, but we're talking less than 0.5% of all cases, much less even. The drug is safe for the huge, bloated, majority of users. The drugs you need to worry about are Rhythmol (amiodarone) and Tikosyn, both of which require heavy monitoring for toxicity and/or a three day hospital stay while they start you on it (Tikosyn). But, both are still on the market, being prescribed, and literally thousands are taking it......today! So, flecainide is a safe and effective drug. Some find they can't 'stomach' it, or it does weird things, even makes their arrhythmia demonstrably worse. If that happens, try another drug.

@shebattine I am taking Eliquis 5mg twice a day is been ok about a year. Careful with falling hitting your head with any blood thinners. I took Pradaxa and Flecinide it hurt my stomach really bad it was terrible but some people are ok with it. Listen to your body Pray about it make sure you have peace.
Ask questions to your doctor. Blessings

I been with Eliquis for over a year I am ok but we all different. Listen to your body ask questions to your doctor always. Best wishes

@gloaming
You are right about all the warnings about drugs and dangerous side effects. However, sometimes drugs are dangerous for some based on their heart disease. I cannot take Flecainide because I have a genetic structural hear disease, Apical HCM. But, I successfully was loaded with Tikosyn in September of 2023 and have no side effects. My cardiologist says the dangerous, possibly deadly side effects almost always happen soon after starting the drug which is why a three day stay in the hospital is neccessary when starting the drug. By the way, that three days was a piece of cake, just very boring. My QT interval is checked on ECG at my yearly visit to the HCM clinic at Mayo. As I was in persistent Afib for six months with no meds helping with rate, I was very thankful that Tikosyn was available and works for me. Ablations are tricky with HCM. Often takes more than 2 so am hoping to avoid that as I am 82 years old.
By the way, I agree with you about Amiodarone - I refuse to take it. We all have to make the medication decision for ourselves. Personally I would prefer to be free of all meds, but alas my heart says otherwise.