Indications

Indications

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Take ELIQUIS exactly as prescribed

Take ELIQUIS twice every day with or without food. If you have difficulty swallowing the tablet whole, talk to your doctor about other ways to take ELIQUIS. Do not change your dose or stop taking ELIQUIS unless your doctor tells you to.

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If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of ELIQUIS, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take more than one dose of ELIQUIS at the same time to make up for a missed dose.

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Keep your prescription filled

Do not run out of ELIQUIS. Refill your prescription before you run out. Your doctor will decide how long you should take ELIQUIS. Don’t change your dose or stop taking ELIQUIS without first talking with your doctor. Stopping ELIQUIS increases your risk of having a stroke if you are taking ELIQUIS for atrial fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem.

If you take too much ELIQUIS, call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.

Call your doctor or healthcare professional right away if you fall or injure yourself, especially if you hit your head. Your doctor or healthcare professional may need to examine you.

To learn more, see What you should know before taking ELIQUIS.

Symptoms of bleeding

ELIQUIS can cause bleeding, which can be serious, and rarely may lead to death. This is because ELIQUIS is a blood thinner medicine that reduces blood clotting.

CALL YOUR DOCTOR OR GET MEDICAL HELP RIGHT AWAY IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS OF BLEEDING WHEN TAKING ELIQUIS:

  • Unexpected bleeding or bleeding that lasts a long time, such as unusual bleeding from the gums, nosebleeds that happen often, or menstrual or vaginal bleeding that is heavier than normal
  • Bleeding that is severe or you cannot control
  • Red, pink, or brown urine; red or black stools (looks like tar)
  • Coughing up or vomiting blood, or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
  • Unexpected pain, swelling, or joint pain
  • Headaches, or feeling dizzy or weak
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While taking ELIQUIS, you may bruise more easily and it may take longer than usual for any bleeding to stop.

Your ELIQUIS dosage

If you’re taking ELIQUIS following an initial 6 months of DVT/PE treatment to reduce the risk of recurrence, your dosage will be different. Your doctor or healthcare provider will determine what dose is right for you. You can learn about this dosage by clicking the “Download Now” button below.

For either dose, make sure you follow your doctor’s instructions when taking ELIQUIS.

Treating DVT/PE
 

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First 7 days
Two 5-mg tablets twice a day

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After 7 days
One 5-mg tablet twice a day

Reducing risk of recurrent DVT/PE after initial therapy

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After at least 6 months
of DVT/PE treatment

One 2.5-mg tablet twice a day

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The ELIQUIS Dosing Guide

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Having a hard time remembering to take your medication?

These simple suggestions may help.

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Set alarms or alerts

Use your watch or your smartphone.

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Create a pill reminder card

Post it on your fridge or somewhere you’ll see each day and consider using a pill organizer.

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Time around daily activity

Time your medication to a daily activity, like brushing your teeth.

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Keep your meds in sight

Consider places like your kitchen counter or bedroom dresser (but always keep medications away from children).

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Make it a habit

Take your medication at the same time each morning and evening.

What you should know before taking ELIQUIS

ELIQUIS is not for patients who:

  • have artificial heart valves
  • have antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), especially with positive triple antibody testing, who have a history of blood clots
  • currently have certain types of abnormal bleeding
  • have had a serious allergic reaction to ELIQUIS

See additional Important Safety Information below

Talk to your healthcare team about the following:

  • Kidney or liver problems
  • If you have antiphospholipid syndrome
  • Any other medical conditions
  • If you have ever had bleeding problems

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant or breastfeed. You and your doctor should decide if you will take ELIQUIS or breastfeed. You should not do both.

Females who are able to become pregnant: talk with your healthcare provider about pregnancy planning, and your risk of severe uterine bleeding if you are treated with blood thinner medicines, including ELIQUIS.

Tell all of your doctors and your dentist that you are taking ELIQUIS. They should talk to the doctor who prescribed ELIQUIS for you before you have any surgery, medical, or dental procedure.

Tell your healthcare team about all the medicines you take, including any:

  • prescription medicines
  • over-the-counter medicines
  • vitamins
  • herbal supplements

During treatment, make sure you talk to your healthcare team before you begin to take any new medication.

See additional Important Safety Information below

Do not stop taking ELIQUIS without talking to the doctor who prescribed it to you

For patients taking ELIQUIS for atrial fibrillation: stopping ELIQUIS increases your risk of having a stroke.

Talk to your healthcare team before any medical procedures. ELIQUIS may need to be stopped before surgery or a medical or dental procedure. Your doctor will tell you when you should stop taking ELIQUIS and when you may start taking it again. If you have to stop taking ELIQUIS, your doctor may prescribe another medicine to help prevent a blood clot from forming.

Bleeding

ELIQUIS can cause bleeding, which can be serious, and rarely may lead to death. This is because ELIQUIS is a blood thinner medicine that reduces blood clotting. While taking ELIQUIS, you may bruise more easily and it may take longer than usual for any bleeding to stop.

You may have a higher risk of bleeding if you take ELIQUIS with other medicines that increase your risk of bleeding, such as:

  • Aspirin
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (called NSAIDs)
  • Warfarin
  • Heparin
  • Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
  • Other medicines to help prevent or treat blood clots

Tell your doctor if you take any of these medicines.

Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of these signs or symptoms of bleeding when taking ELIQUIS:

  • Unexpected bleeding or bleeding that lasts a long time, such as:
    • Unusual bleeding from the gums
    • Nosebleeds that happen often
    • Menstrual or vaginal bleeding that is heavier than normal
  • Bleeding that is severe or you cannot control
  • Red, pink, or brown urine
  • Red or black stools (looks like tar)
  • Coughing up or vomiting blood
  • Vomit that looks like coffee grounds
  • Unexpected pain, swelling, or joint pain
  • Headaches
  • Feeling dizzy or weak

Spinal or epidural blood clots (hematoma)

People who take ELIQUIS, and have medicine injected into their spinal or epidural area, or have a spinal puncture, have a risk of forming a blood clot that can cause long-term or permanent loss of the ability to move (paralysis).

Your risk of developing a spinal or epidural blood clot is higher if:

  • A thin tube called an epidural catheter is placed in your back to give you certain medicine
  • You take NSAIDs or a medicine to prevent blood from clotting
  • You have a history of difficult or repeated epidural or spinal punctures
  • You have a history of problems with your spine or have had surgery on your spine

If you take ELIQUIS and receive spinal anesthesia or have a spinal puncture, your doctor should watch you closely for symptoms of spinal or epidural blood clots or bleeding.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any of these signs or symptoms (especially in your legs and feet) when taking ELIQUIS:

  • Tingling
  • Numbness
  • Muscle weakness

A reaction to ELIQUIS itself

A reaction to ELIQUIS can cause hives, rash, itching, and possibly trouble breathing. If you get this reaction, it will usually happen soon after you take a dose of ELIQUIS.

Get medical help right away if you have any of the following symptoms:

  • Sudden chest pain or chest tightness
  • Sudden swelling of your face or tongue
  • Trouble breathing
  • Wheezing
  • Feeling dizzy or faint

Talk to your doctor about any side effect that may be bothering you or that does not go away. These are not all of the possible side effects of ELIQUIS. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You are encouraged to report any side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

These are not all of the possible side effects of ELIQUIS. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

See additional Important Safety Information below

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The ELIQUIS Starter Guide

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If eligible.

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Talking With Your Doctor

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ELIQUIS 360 Support

Connect with ELIQUIS 360 Support for prescription coverage assistance and to sign up to receive helpful information about your condition and taking ELIQUIS.

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Savings Resources

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