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Hi @j68eis You were asking questions as to why you have low platelets with consideration of the Covid vaccine or taking Eliquis. Many outside factors, including meds, illness, vaccines, etc., can lower platelets or affect other blood numbers. You’d already relayed that your blood numbers seemed to fluctuate most of your life.
This works well in that the beta blocker prevents the accelerated heart rate during an attack and the propafenone gets me back in rhythm in 2-3 hours. My concern is cutting the eliquis dose in half. There is evidence in the literature that the half dose is as effective as the full dose in preventing afib strokes.
In general the cardiologist’s decision regarding the maintaining of Eliquis is a conservative option and taking the history of the patient into consideration. Risk reward. Often there is no looking back after a stroke for a second chance. Please don’t assign side effect to this drug out of convenience. REPLY. 1 reply.
Hi @patrizio, I take Eliquis (apixaban) 5 mg every morning and evening for a DVT I had about 4 months ago. I usually drink a protein shake every day in the late morning. I wasn't aware of any problems drinking a protein shake if you are on apixaban. I did find some information on a pharmacist site on the topic.
I can get there using a combination of Turmeric and reduced dose of Warfarin that my health could improve immensely. Everything I read says don't mix the two but no one discusses how to do it safely. I read Sue's post with interest as I take turmeric as does a friend who also takes Eliquis.
I'm post-ablation (a-fib)--am on rhythm medication and Eliquis 5 mg BID. I'm also osteopenic and 77 years old. I've tried calcium in the past but don't do well on it. Constipation is an issue and as I've had a hemi-colectomy and I've avoided calcium. When in the health food store this week to get my D3, I saw the D3 with K2 for bone, heart...
Perhaps your blood's clotting index is pivotal in your decision on whether to stop taking Eliquis. Your medical team is the best source of guidance on this. They can give you good advice on whether the Eliquis poses a risk of hemorrhage that may no longer be necessary after your ablation.
The newer drugs only affect the big cut clotting system because that is what makes dangerous blood clots. IF you get a cut that bleeds for more than 15 minutes, check with your MD right away because you may need a trip to the ER to stop it. Or you can do what the ER will charge $1,100 to do-- slap Combat Gauze on it.
Glad to see you back with us, especially since the two of us are A-fib victims. Your reliance on Metoprolol and Eliquis is not uncommon. The first of these and its side-effects are discussed on Mayoclinic.org. Check out https://mayocl.in/2LTLhoP as well as https://mayocl.in/3d0JLx7 for starters. Search separately there for Eliquis or its ...
Hello @hayat and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I understand you are having chest pains and are not able to walk after starting Eliquis. You will notice that I changed the title of this discussion to allow for others to better join the conversation and provide support. Members who have mentioned taking Eliquis who may have information to share ...