Eliquis and AFIB

@lenmayo There's hope for folks like you. They have a clinical trial going on now called REACT AF that is trying to determine if someone like you can only medicate if a bout of AF occurs. They supply an Apple watch for monitoring and if an event occurs you medicate with Eliquis for 30 days. Basic concept is if not in AF you shouldn't be developing clots. 👍🏼

@lenmayo well at least that’s what they tell us. Doctors are not gone half of the time. It’s a guessing game. I don’t know what I want to do at this point. I do not want to take the Eliquis. I’m running too much negative crap

@maryannnik1112 ps most of what I just wrote did not come out right I meant to say doctors are not God , i’m hearing too much negativity about Eliquis or any blood thinner

@windyshores
Hi Sorry to hear about your mom.
Im getting MIX advice from 2 cardiologists to take or not to take did she have symptoms / hight heart rate prior to stoping

@sandw40 We'd better all stock up!

@maryannnik1112
Think the reading of negative issues related to Eliquis is somewhat over stated. Like anything in life whether a car, refrigerator or anti coagulate the people who have bad experiences with a product far outnumber the people who have no negative effects from whatever they have purchased. Not to say that they are over reacting to their own experiences but probably a normal human reaction too complain about bad experiences. Those with no negative effects seem to remain quiet and just keep going on without a wimper.

@sandw40 Thank you ,I am aware!

I was post catheter ablation and Afib free in 2018 when my EP said that I did not need Elliquis I went for several year with paroxysmal Afib short infrequent Afib spells My EP guidance was if the
Afib lasted more than 4 hrs then I should restart the Elliquis Min was a pill in the pocket approach. This year my af spells increased in length necessitating a return to Elliquis. I’ve had a comvegent procedure this summer and the LAA has been pinched off so I look forward to an Elliquis free future

@maryannnik1112 , @sandw40 ,

I am one of those that just keeps going without a whimper. Afib, according to my cardiologist and EP, was happening as palpatations but not enough to show up on holter or cause issues. Then when it did present it was persistent. Took 6 months to get it under control. My cardiologist had immediately perscribed Eliquis and I have had no issues at all. I don't even bruise much more than I did prior to Eliquis. I recently had a pacemaker placement at Mayo St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. It was done with conscious sedation, so I was awake and aware off and on. They did not have me hold my Eliquis and there was no problem with bleeding and that lessened the chance of a clot during or after procedure. Just speaking for myself, I am thankful for Eliquis as when I have breakthrough Afib, it oftens lasts 36 hours and Eliquis keeps me safe from stroke. Just wanted you to know it can be a good thing, even with the bleeding risks. Good luck with whatever decision you make.

@emo44
My only point was to mention to those who mentioned concerns about using eliquis because of issues that some have had with the product.
Social media is filled with people mentioning their negative experiences with anything which is great if you're looking for a reason not to buy or use a certain product but it's a rarity to hear a product user heap praise about a trouble free period with their product. Was previously a full time user of eliquis for AFib but now just for DVT with no issues other than those black & blue senior tattoos.