Eliquis and AFIB

Posted by lenmayo @lenmayo, Apr 18, 2024

Does anyone who has occasional AFIB not take Eliquis?

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you should get the eliquis from a canadian drug company $200 for 180 pills

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Profile picture for geoffreyjlang @geoffreyjlang

I was getting dizzy and they placed a heart monitor on me for 14 days. After the readings I immediately was placed on Eliquis and 25 MG of Metoprolol. A pacemaker was implanted 6 weeks later. It is expensive even on Medicare. Generic comes out in 2028.

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I was getting dizzy and they placed a heart monitor on me for 14 days. After the readings I immediately was placed on Eliquis and 25 MG of Metoprolol. A pacemaker was implanted 6 weeks later. It is expensive even on Medicare. Generic comes out in 2028.

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I live quite far from any Mayo Clinic, sorry to say, but you shouldn't have a problem. You choose the pharmacy. The doctor just writes the prescription, and you scan and email or fax it to the pharmacy that you choose. The doctors all understand this, and they'll probably give you an 8.5 x 11" paper version, which is what you need.

Be careful, though. Many of the pharmacies have only a PO Box address, so I suspect they're really in another country or something that could be a consideration. Also, Eliquis is made in about 5 countries, including some that are likely to be affected by the supply chain disruptions caused by tariffs and wars.

It was going to cost the same, even a bit less, thanks to the new Medicare payment plan that honors Part D insurance (Canadian pharmacies don't). So I chose to go with the nearest Walgreens. I can go talk to someone there face-to-face and get help if necessary. I didn't want to risk in any delay of getting refills that would cause me to miss taking any daily pills.

If you choose a USA pharmacy, make sure it's one of the "preferred" ones on your Part D plan. The price difference for those that aren't is major.

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@tekkie50

Thanks very much.

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@earther
If you are a Mayo patient, any problem getting your cardiologist to agree to write your rx order to a Canadian pharmacy?? I've been taking Eliquis for about a year, do not qualify for any discounts, and I don't have a money tree 🌴 or cash cow🐄

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Profile picture for tekkie50 @tekkie50

I am using Canadian Pharmacy Store, https://www.canadianpharmacystore.com/, and getting Apixiban for about $70 for a 3 month supply. it takes a while for the first fill, but i am happy with them so far.

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@tekkie50

Thanks very much.

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I am using Canadian Pharmacy Store, https://www.canadianpharmacystore.com/, and getting Apixiban for about $70 for a 3 month supply. it takes a while for the first fill, but i am happy with them so far.

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@earther
I'm sorry. That was 200 tablets for $56,01 total

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@earther
Discount Canada Drugs
discountcanadadrugs.com
1-833-200-5343
Use referral code BER-LEO-540 for $20 off.
100 tablets 5mg Apixaban were $56.01 before Trumps tariffs.

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@lenmayo

Thank you.

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Discount Canada Drugs
discountcanadadrugs.com
1-833-200-5343
Use referral code BER-LEO-540 for $20 off.
100 tablets 5mg Apixaban were $56.01 before Trumps tariffs

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