Does anything interfere with Eliquis?

Some products that may interact with this drug include: mifepristone, other drugs that can cause bleeding/bruising (including antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as warfarin, enoxaparin), certain antidepressants (including SSRIs such as fluoxetine, SNRIs such as desvenlafaxine/venlafaxine).
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What should you not take with Eliquis?

Common medicines that can increase bleeding when taken with apixaban include:
  • 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.
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Does caffeine affect Eliquis?

Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between caffeine and Eliquis.
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What affects Eliquis?

Eliquis works by attaching to an activated blood clotting factor, called factor Xa. (Clotting factors are proteins made by your liver.) Eliquis stops this clotting factor from working, which makes your blood less able to form clots. Antiplatelets, on the other hand, interfere with the binding of platelets.
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Are there any food restrictions with Eliquis?

"The new anticoagulation agents include Rivaroxaban (Xarelto), Dabigatran (Pradaxa), and Apixaban (Eliquis). These agents have no food-drug interactions and therefore do not interact with vitamin K," explains Fran.
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Can you eat salad while taking Eliquis?

Eliquis (apixaban) doesn't depend on Vitamin K to work like warfarin does. Because of this, you can continue to eat green, leafy vegetables, salads, and other Vitamin K containing foods and drinks while taking Eliquis (apixaban).
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What foods should be avoided when taking blood thinners?

If you take medicine for your heart, doctors recommend staying away from some foods because of the risk of interaction.
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Blood thinners: Eat fewer foods with vitamin K
  • Asparagus.
  • Broccoli.
  • Brussels sprouts.
  • Cauliflower.
  • Green onions.
  • Kale.
  • Parsley.
  • Spinach.
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What are the negative side effects of Eliquis?

Serious side effects of Eliquis
  • Severe headaches.
  • Dizziness.
  • Muscle weakness.
  • Joint pain.
  • Severe, uncontrollable, or unusual bleeding (bleeding gums, frequent nosebleeds, heavier than usual menstrual bleeding)
  • Low platelet levels (thrombocytopenia)
  • Coughing blood.
  • Vomiting blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
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Can I take Tylenol with Eliquis?

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No interactions were found between Eliquis and Tylenol. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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Does Eliquis have to be taken exactly 12 hours apart?

Apixaban is best taken at the same time each day • Apixaban tablets can be taken before or after food • There are no restrictions on food that can be eaten whilst taking apixaban. If you have been newly diagnosed with a blood clot then at first you need to take 10mg twice a day about 12 hours apart.
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Can I take vitamin D with Eliquis?

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No interactions were found between Eliquis and Vitamin D3.
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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.
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Can you drink cranberry juice while on Eliquis?

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No interactions were found between apixaban and cranberry.
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What can you not do while on blood thinners?

Because you are taking a blood thinner, you should try not to hurt yourself and cause bleeding. You need to be careful when you use knives, scissors, razors, or any sharp object that can make you bleed. You also need to avoid activities and sports that could cause injury. Swimming and walking are safe activities.
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Can you drink coffee while on blood thinners?

It was concluded that caffeine has the capacity to inhibit the metabolism of warfarin and enhance its plasma concentration and hence anticoagulant effects. Thus, patients should be advised to limit the frequent use of caffeine-rich products i.e. tea and coffee during warfarin therapy.
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Can you take multivitamins with Eliquis?

Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between Eliquis and Vitamins.
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What pain killer can I take with Eliquis?

Over-the-counter acetaminophen and natural therapies can be used as painkillers with Eliquis. Eliquis is generally a safe medication, but it does increase your risk of bleeding.
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What can I take for inflammation while on Eliquis?

If you take blood thinners, such as Coumadin, Plavix, or Eliquis, your doctor may recommend taking Tylenol for pain as opposed to aspirin or ibuprofen. Some people do take both aspirin and another blood thinner, but only under their doctors' recommendations.
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How long can you safely take Eliquis?

How long will I be on ELIQUIS? Your doctor will decide the duration of your treatment. After at least 6 months of treatment for DVT/PE, your doctor may ask you to continue on a lower dose of ELIQUIS to help reduce the risk of them happening again.
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Can ibuprofen be taken with Eliquis?

These over-the-counter painkillers -- called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) -- include such drugs as Advil, Aleve, Bufferin, Excedrin, Motrin and Nuprin, as well as aspirin. Patients who use blood thinners such as warfarin, Eliquis, Xarelto or Pradaxa should not take them, the researchers said.
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Do blood thinners cause cold hands and feet?

A blood thinner works by slowing or impairing the blood's ability to clot, Dr. Andersen said, and will not make someone feel colder.
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What are the symptoms of internal bleeding from blood thinners?

Signs of excessive bleeding can include:
  • passing blood in your urine.
  • passing blood when you poo or having black poo.
  • severe bruising.
  • prolonged nosebleeds (lasting longer than 10 minutes)
  • vomiting blood or coughing up blood.
  • sudden severe back pain.
  • difficulty breathing or chest pain.
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Can you eat bananas on blood thinners?

If you are a patient on warfarin, wondering whether it's on your list of foods you can eat without worry shouldn't make you crazy. The only time to be a little cautious when eating bananas is when you prepare green bananas.
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Can you take vitamin D with blood thinners?

No interactions were found between Vitamin D3 and warfarin. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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Which fruit is good for blood clots?

Citrus Fruit

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for staying healthy and citrus fruits are an excellent way to include it in your diet. Citrus fruit such as oranges, grapefruit, and lemons contain many antioxidants that can lower inflammation, prevent blood clots, and improve blood circulation.
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