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Taking Eliquis and Metoprolol for A-fib: Concerned about side effects
Just diagnosed. Doctor prescribed Eliquis and Metoprolol. I was wondering what side effects common. I read there is a rare side effect of hair thinning for metoprolol. (take 25 mg 2x day) Also read that Eliquis can sometimes cause some stomach discomfort. (5 mg 2x day) Can either medications be taken in lesser amounts?
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@lenmayo
That's terrific! The good news is most plans will look at the $52 generic price and pick it up so the patient pays zero or maybe $5.
@carbcounter Probably delayed due to profit loss in the US. It's available as Apixaban through Canada. discountcanadadrugs,com. $52/month is quite a good price!
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1 ReactionSame positive experience; combination also making a positive impact with a neurology challenge I have,
@cad43 Might try the Canadian prescription drug store. I got three months supply
eliquis 5mg for about $130.
I have written earlier about my AFib and Ablations when I was 81, my AFib ‘s became more frequent over the years, Brady cardia , tachy cardia on and off.
I got a pacemaker 3 years ago and have not been in the hospital since and feel fine. I am turning 88 and able to live alone.Am very grateful for the medical help I received in all those years.
I'm sure the multimillion dollar drug companies are preventing a generic. I'm very happy with $52 monthly, but that was after I met the deductible, and next year the deductible is going to be almost $700, and will have to pay that. I'm not sure what the monthly cost will be after that but I know the % is going up. I need to stay on it. It has the least bleeding risks of all of the blood thinners. But am hoping that I will get approved with help before next year when I will have to pay $700. It will drop from Tier 3 to Tier 2 if it is a generic. I might be dead before April 2028, though. I'm 83 now. haha
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I'm sorry you still have to pay $52/month for this, but as drugs go today that is generally considered quite modest, and I think that's about 10% of the list price.
Let's see ... Google says that a generic version of Eliquis has been delayed several times by lawsuits and is currently scheduled for April 2028. Generally when this happens the list price is somewhat lower and most insurance paradoxically will pay a little more for it without dinging you just because it is "generic".
@xabbax
Once again you have too weigh the side effects of what ever route you take. Cost and side effects are part of those factors to consider.
I take both Metoprolol and Eliquis. I was given a coupon in the hospital for the first month free of Eliquis. Yes, it is very expensive. After reaching my deductible, $350, I pay $52 a month. I have been trying to get help since January with the drug company, but so far, nothing.
@margreet - I have heard mixed reviews on Ablation and even the Doctor said it may only last five years. I am currently taking 100MG of Metropolol in the morning and 50MG at night. Still have bouts of AFIB. Eliquis was prescribed but was quite pricey.