Eliquis, muscle weakness and numb/tingling toes

Posted by msvjv @msvjv, Oct 20 9:46pm

Hi. I had two episodes of multiple bi-lateral lung clots and was put on 5mg Eliquis twice a day in 2019. After several months I found myself unable to walk any distance without my thighs feeling like they had no energy. I’d have to stop and rest over and over again but had no trouble breathing.

About a year ago I noticed that my toes felt like they were numb or walking up from being “asleep”.

Both of these continue today. Anyone else with these symptoms on Eliquis? Has anyone been reduced to 2.5 mg twice a day after 6 months on 5 mg twice a day?

My pcp doesn’t seem concerned and doesn’t think I should go down to 2.5 mg twice a day.

Thanks in advance for responses.

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grrranny | @grrranny | Oct 23 4:35am

I think I'd want a second opinion. Do you have a pulmonologist?

msvjv | @msvjv | Oct 23 7:12am

In reply to @grrranny "I think I'd want a second opinion. Do you have a pulmonologist?" + (show)

Thank you for replying. I had an appointment with a hematologist on Monday and he said those symptoms are definitely connected to the Eliquis, reducing to 2.5 is appropriate in my case (he asked me questions about the circumstances surrounding my lung clots) and doing so should reduce the side effect.

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