DVT (deep vein thrombosis) prevention and treatment

Posted by theswede1387 @theswede1387, Sep 6, 2022

I’ve had 2 dvt’s this year, one recently when I had Covid for the first time. I am 73 years old. My Dr. Is suggesting a long term blood thinner. Is anyone trying to prevent a Dvt this way.

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No side effects that we were aware of...good luck !

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@casey1329

My 71 yr. old husband for the first time had DVT two times in 6 months. The doctor put him on Eliquis and they disappeared on their own...good luck !

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Any side effects from the Eliquis. Since being on Eliquis for four months for right leg DVT, I’ve started experiencing tingling sensations in both legs. About to be referred to neurology. Thanks

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@smj

When I googled it, it said it was approved in the USA.

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By "it" I mean Apixiban. The generic drug for Eliquis. Approx $65 Canadian for 120 tablets.

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Hi, I had a DVT and PE back in 2008 at the age of 52, and ended up in ER for 7 days; DRs could not tell me why this happened as my answers to all their questions of do you smoke, have you been on a long plane ride or sitting in a long conference, are you on the pill etc. was no. Blood tests did diagnose that my blood chemistry had changed (do not know why) and my Factor VIII was out of range (high). So, I have been on a blood thinner since then and told I will be for the rest of my life to reduce the risk of blood clots again. I take Warfarin 10mg 1 pill daily, no clots since 2008 and I go every 6 weeks to a health care office to have my blood INR checked to ensure I am within 2-3 range. My DRs at the time could not tell me why my Factor VIII had changed, and they said it is very rare and could not help me with any other information.

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I get Eliquis from CanAm Discount Pharmacy for a fraction of the cost. Highly recommend them, especially if you pay for medication out of pocket, like I do. My Medicare consultant recommended them.

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@smj

Yes, I tested positive years ago when my sister had a problem. Until recently I had no problems but have been diagnosed with DVT recently. I am on apixaban (generic for Eliquis) which has been approved in Canada. Very reasonable cost.

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When I googled it, it said it was approved in the USA.

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@ticket

Just diagnosed last week and on 2Eliquis $$$ a day.trying to deal with it..

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Yes soo expensive. $$$$$$$

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@smj

Yes, I tested positive years ago when my sister had a problem. Until recently I had no problems but have been diagnosed with DVT recently. I am on apixaban (generic for Eliquis) which has been approved in Canada. Very reasonable cost.

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Can people from US get this drug? Eliquis is sooo expensive here $$$$$$

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@smj

Yes, I tested positive years ago when my sister had a problem. Until recently I had no problems but have been diagnosed with DVT recently. I am on apixaban (generic for Eliquis) which has been approved in Canada. Very reasonable cost.

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Tks for info cause Eliquis is too expensive!$$$$$$

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Just diagnosed last week and on 2Eliquis $$$ a day.trying to deal with it..

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