Compare Eliquis vs Heparin - Iodine.com
Compare Eliquis vs. Heparin
Eliquis (apixaban) is an effective way to prevent blood clots from forming in your veins, but you have to take it twice a day, and your doctor might have to change the dose a lot.
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Eliquis (apixaban) is very effective in reducing the risk of stroke in people with atrial fibrilation or other clotting disorders.
You don't need to have regular blood tests on Eliquis (apixaban), and you don't have to regulate your diet like other blood thinners.
If you've had clots in your legs or lungs before, Eliquis (apixaban) can lower the risk of these forming again.
You can bruise easier and if you cut yourself, it'll take longer to stop the bleeding. Always look for signs of internal bleeding, such as dark urine or bloody stools.
Can't be used if you have artificial heart valves.
Never stop taking Eliquis (apixaban) without talking to your doctor first.
Eliquis (apixaban) isn't available as a generic, so it can be expensive.
If you've taken too much Eliquis (apixaban) and you're bleeding, it can be harder to treat compared to other blood thinners.
Stroke and blood clot prevention
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The Heparin FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Increased risk of stroke or blood clots from early discontinuation
Stopping Eliquis (apixaban) prematurely
Paralysis in the spine
Concomitant use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or other blood-thinners
Increased risk of stroke or bleeding
Increased side effects in kidney or liver conditions
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