Can You Switch From Eliquis To Aspirin 81 Mg Or
Aspirin 100 mg is quite enough, offering sufficient anti-platelet effects.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
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I understand your concern and would like to emphasize that first before discussing on treatment switch, it is necessary to clarify the reason why Eliquis is recommended to your therapy.
This is because Eliquis is an anticoagulant and Aspirin an antithrombotic. It is well known that an anticoagulant offers better protection against clotting risks compared to a simple antiplatelet agent (like Aspirin).
However, as the risk of bleeding is considerable while on anticoagulant therapy, it is wise to switch to and an anti-platelet, like Aspirin.
Coming to this point, I would explain that 100 mg Aspirin is quite enough to satisfy such a purpose.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of any further questions, feel free to ask me again.
Kind regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
Cardiologist
Opinion as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
I understand that your current Eliquis treatment poses you at risk of bleeding.
Coming to this point, I think that your idea of switching to Aspirin is quite rationale.
You may change Eliquis for Aspirin from tomorrow with a daily dose of 100 mg.
This would for sure avoid those disturbing episodes of bleeding and provide a more reasonable strategy for your chronic antithrombotic therapy.
Wishing you a pleasant weekend!
Best regards,
Dr. Iliri