FAQ

There's no need for routine INR blood tests to monitor your condition while using Eliquis. However, it's still essential to maintain regular checkup appointments with your doctor. During these visits, you can talk about any potential side effects of Eliquis, make sure you're taking the medication correctly, and ensure it's effectively managing your condition.

Eliquis is a blood thinner, so patients need to be extra careful when doing any activity that could lead to cuts or injuries. It's very important for individuals using Eliquis or similar blood thinners to steer clear of any situations that might cause bleeding. This means taking extra precautions while handling sharp objects like knives, opening packages with scissors, and even shaving.

The safety of Eliquis in individuals under 18 years old has not been confirmed. Generally, children and adolescents are not prescribed Eliquis.

Eliquis can have serious side effects for some people. If you notice that your urine turns brown, pink, or red, it means you might be bleeding, and you should tell your doctor who prescribed the medication right away. This is important for your health.

The effects of Eliquis generally last around one day after you stop taking the medicine.

Some blood-thinning drugs have been known to cause hair loss. But losing hair while using Eliquis is unusual.

Eliquis can make patients feel bloated, have diarrhea, or upset their stomachs. Due to these reasons, some patients can feel less hungry.

Sometimes certain blood-thinning medicines can cause eye-related complications. They might make your eyesight not as clear or make a certain eye condition worse. While it's not common, there have been a few cases where Eliquis caused some bad reactions in the eyes, like bleeding in the eye or other eye problems.

While Eliquis is not intended to make patients feel cold, in some cases, it has been observed that patients felt colder while taking the medication.

Using Eliquis doesn't make a person's immune system weaker. But it can make them more likely to have problems related to bleeding, rather than having issues with their immunity or getting sick.