Note that if you’re taking Eliquis when you go into labor, you may have a risk of spinal blood clots if you receive epidural anesthesia for pain relief. Eliquis has a boxed warning for the risk of spinal blood clots with spinal procedures. For more information, see the “Side can you drink alcohol with eliquis effect specifics” section above. Of course, if you drink alcohol, drinking in moderation is always recommended. But it’s especially important if you’re on a blood thinner. Over-imbibing can affect how quickly your blood clots and can increase your chances of falling.
- Research into the use of Eliquis in children is ongoing.
- And do not stop taking Eliquis unless your doctor recommends it.
- You should avoid grapefruit, grapefruit juice, marmalades, limes, and pomelos while you are taking Eliquis.
- If you have any planned surgical, medical, or dental procedures, your doctor may recommend stopping Eliquis to reduce the risk of bleeding.
Prevention Tips
There are a number of factors that determine how dangerous alcohol consumption is while taking blood thinners. Do not stop taking Eliquis unless your doctor tells you to. If you need to stop taking Eliquis, your doctor may have you take a different drug to help prevent blood clots. INR is used to describe the results of a lab test called prothrombin time (PT). PT monitors your blood’s ability to clot while you’re taking a different anticoagulant drug called warfarin (Jantoven). However, if you’re taking Eliquis, it’s likely that you have risk factors for ED.
If you have active bleeding
If you do need to stop treatment with Eliquis, your doctor may recommend that you take a different blood thinner. It’s also used to prevent blood clots and stroke in people with a certain kind of atrial fibrillation. Your doctor or dentist may tell you to stop taking apixaban before your surgery. Ask for specific instructions about stopping or starting this medication.
Spinal blood clots with spinal procedures
Pick dosage times that fit with your daily routine to help you remember to take your dose. Eliquis and warfarin have some similar side effects and others that vary. Here is a list of conditions that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Eliquis and warfarin to treat. However, unlike warfarin, your Eliquis dosage doesn’t need to be adjusted based on your INR. Therefore, you won’t have your INR checked while you’re taking Eliquis. However, if you’re switching between Eliquis and warfarin, your doctor may measure your INR before you make the switch.
- When little blood vessels get injured from everyday activities, you may also notice small bruises appear on your skin.
- However, when treating a DVT or PE, the length of treatment can vary depending on the likelihood that you’ll have another blood clot.
- These lists contain up to 10 of the most common mild side effects that can occur with Eliquis, with Xarelto, or with both drugs (when taken individually).
- Spinal procedures include lumbar punctures (spinal taps), spinal injections, and epidural injections.
- To learn more, see the “FDA warnings” section at the beginning of this article.
Effects on Bleeding Risk
If used during pregnancy, Eliquis may increase the risk of bleeding during pregnancy and delivery. It may also increase the risk of bleeding in the baby, both in the womb and after birth. You should avoid drinking large amounts of alcohol while taking Eliquis.
