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Are Blood In Urine And Bowel Movement Side Effects Of Eliquis?

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Posted on Fri, 30 Sep 2016
Question: on eliquis 5mg. i have bleeding in urine and bowel movement.
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Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
One of the common adverse effect of the agent, inform consultant immediately

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
Eliquis is blood thinner, one of the side effect is bleeding.

As you have mentioned that you have blood in urine and bowel, it is likely to be related to the drug. So I would suggest you immediately inform your consultant who has prescribed you this medicine regarding this. Your consulting physician will be in better position to decide on the dose adjustment and as well as to opt for alternative agent based on your details medical history.
Do not continue to take the medicine, consult immediately.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.

Sincerely,
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Are Blood In Urine And Bowel Movement Side Effects Of Eliquis?

Brief Answer: One of the common adverse effect of the agent, inform consultant immediately Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome. I have gone through your query. I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions. Eliquis is blood thinner, one of the side effect is bleeding. As you have mentioned that you have blood in urine and bowel, it is likely to be related to the drug. So I would suggest you immediately inform your consultant who has prescribed you this medicine regarding this. Your consulting physician will be in better position to decide on the dose adjustment and as well as to opt for alternative agent based on your details medical history. Do not continue to take the medicine, consult immediately. Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions. Sincerely,