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Questions about Eliquis and Meds for Pain Relief
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Nov 28, 2023 | Replies (120)Comment receiving replies
husband on Eliquis, switched recently from Coumadin. Sudden weight loss and much sleepiness. Blood upper and lower endoscopies excellent. Has Afib for years. All otherr studies so far good. Weight loss seems to be rare...others experiended this?
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Hi @diane18 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am sorry your husband is having side effects from Eliquis. You will see that I moved your post to a long ongoing conversation about Eliquis so that you can read and connect with other members who are on the same medication and have had questions about it.
Here is some reference information: "Jan 28, 2019 — But weight loss, another focus of the updated guidelines, is likely good for anyone with a-fib. The guidelines say losing weight can reduce ..." --- Cardiologist Groups Say Newer Blood Thinners Best Against A-Fib:
https://consumer.healthday.com/cardiovascular-health-information-20/atrial-fibrillation-959/cardiologist-groups-say-newer-blood-thinners-best-against-a-fib-741993.html
How long has he been on the medication and how dramatic was the weight loss?
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I had weight loss also, however, I was really working at trying to lose weight anyway. I wonder if it has something to do with sugar levels? I am not taking it any longer and have still lost a few more pounds, its a mystery!