What are the bad side effects of eliquis?

What are the bad side effects of eliquis?

Seek medical attention immediately if you experience the following Eliquis side effects:

• Bleeding gums.
• Chest pain or tightness.
• Coughing up or vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds.
• Feeling dizzy or faint.
• Headache.
• Heavy vaginal bleeding.
• Nosebleeds.
• Rash.

What vitamins should be avoided when on blood thinners?

If you are a heart patient who is taking blood thinners, such as warfarin (Coumadin®), you need to be careful not to overdo vitamin K. Blood thinners are often prescribed for people at risk for developing harmful blood clots.

What happens if you take too much eliquis?

If you take too much: If you take more than your prescribed dose of this drug, you have a greater risk of bleeding. This can be serious and even fatal. If you think that you've taken too much of this drug, call your doctor or go to the emergency room right away.

How long can you safely take eliquis?

If you have had a blood clot (DVT or pulmonary embolism), you'll normally take apixaban for at least 3 months. Depending on what caused the blood clot, you might need to take it for longer. If you have atrial fibrillation, you might need to take apixaban long term or even for the rest of your life.

What drugs should you not take with eliquis?

Drug Interactions

• Aspirin or other products that contain aspirin.
• Long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Advil, Motrin and Aleve.
• Any medicine that contains heparin such as Lovenox, Innohep or Fragmin.
• Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Prozac, Paxil or Zoloft.

What foods should I avoid while taking eliquis?

5 Things to Avoid If You're On Blood Thinners

• Leafy greens. Leafy greens like kale, spinach, Brussels sprouts and lettuce contain high amounts of vitamin K. ...
• Green tea. ...
• Cranberry juice. ...
• Grapefruit. ...
• Alcohol.

What drugs should you not take with Eliquis?

Drug Interactions

• Aspirin or other products that contain aspirin.
• Long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Advil, Motrin and Aleve.
• Any medicine that contains heparin such as Lovenox, Innohep or Fragmin.
• Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Prozac, Paxil or Zoloft.

Can you take vitamin D with Eliquis?

Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Eliquis and Vitamin D3. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Why is eliquis taken twice a day?

Patients in the ARISTOTLE trial with 2 or 3 dose-reduction criteria were assigned to the 2.5 mg twice daily dose of apixaban to minimize the potential for higher exposures in a population that may be at increased risk for bleeding.

Can you ever get off eliquis?

Do not stop taking ELIQUIS without talking to the doctor who prescribes it for you. Stopping ELIQUIS increases your risk of having a stroke. ELIQUIS may need to be stopped, if possible, prior to surgery or a medical or dental procedure. Ask the doctor who prescribed ELIQUIS for you when you should stop taking it.