My new cardiologist put me on eliquis about three months ago but I can not afford it, about $800 a month. I have high blood pressure and am treated with Losartan, to good effect. Ablation has successfully taken care of my afib problem. My problem relates to my bladder cancer, which has returned. I noticed blood coming out of my penis today, was cystoscoped last Friday. I stopped the eliquis on my own today, the cancer and bleeding situation outweighing any heart or stroke concerns at the moment. Can I dead stop this drug without hurting myself? I know it has a boxed warning but I assume the risks are somewhat magnified.