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Can Eliquis And Aspirin Be Taken Together?

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Posted on Thu, 3 Apr 2014
Question: my doctor put me on eliquis and told me to stop takig aspirin. he later called and said to keep taking the aspirin with the eliquis. i am alittle confused. my previous heart doctor never said i needed to be on a thinner.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Pacemaker patients should use Eliquis&Aspirin... Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through your query and understood your concerns. Usually, Eliquis (apixaban) and aspirin together are used in patients with high risk for stroke or blood clotting. Patients who have undergone bypass surgery and pacemaker (as you) are at high risk, that's why your doctor advised to use such drugs. Please bare in mind that bleeding might occur when such drugs are used for blood clotting. Report it immediately to your doctor if you experience bleeding at any site of your body. Dr.Albana
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Can Eliquis And Aspirin Be Taken Together?

Brief Answer: Pacemaker patients should use Eliquis&Aspirin... Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through your query and understood your concerns. Usually, Eliquis (apixaban) and aspirin together are used in patients with high risk for stroke or blood clotting. Patients who have undergone bypass surgery and pacemaker (as you) are at high risk, that's why your doctor advised to use such drugs. Please bare in mind that bleeding might occur when such drugs are used for blood clotting. Report it immediately to your doctor if you experience bleeding at any site of your body. Dr.Albana