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Can Apixaban Be Taken Instead Of Warfarin Without Any Side Effects?
Question: I am on Apixaban and reordered ,but was sent the wrong medication,I have ran out of tablets and cannot get any until I can contact my doctor for a prescription,I have warfarin in the house as I was on it until recently,I was wondering tomorrow as i will have no Apixaban left if I could replace it by taking a small dose of Warfarin until I get more of the Apixaban.
Brief Answer:
Do not substitute warfarin for apixaban
Detailed Answer:
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I am sorry to hear that your pharmacy sent the wrong medication. Despite the warfarin used for prevention of blood clots I do not recommend using it while waiting for your apixaban. The Warfarin needs to be closely monitored as it can cause severe bleeding. Even though you maybe taking a small dose you do not know how much it will affect your bleeding time. I would strongly urge you to contact your pharmacy and see if you can get an emergency prescription. If not then contact your medical provider and get their recommendation as to how to proceed.
In summary
1. do not take warfarin
2. call your pharmacy for an emergency supply
3. Call your medical provider for additional instructions
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
Do not substitute warfarin for apixaban
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contracting HCM with your health care concerns
I am sorry to hear that your pharmacy sent the wrong medication. Despite the warfarin used for prevention of blood clots I do not recommend using it while waiting for your apixaban. The Warfarin needs to be closely monitored as it can cause severe bleeding. Even though you maybe taking a small dose you do not know how much it will affect your bleeding time. I would strongly urge you to contact your pharmacy and see if you can get an emergency prescription. If not then contact your medical provider and get their recommendation as to how to proceed.
In summary
1. do not take warfarin
2. call your pharmacy for an emergency supply
3. Call your medical provider for additional instructions
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
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