What is Apixaban?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Apixaban is an anticoagulant. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation not related to a heart valve problem.
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How do members experience Apixaban?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrial fibrillation | 94 | 30 | |
| Prevent blood clotting | 85 | 51 | |
| Pulmonary embolism | 23 | 6 | |
| Deep vein thrombosis | 5 | 3 | |
| Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome | 3 | 5 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Bruising | 4 | |
| Balance problems | 1 | |
| Excessive bleeding | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Leg cramps at night | 1 | |
| Muscle spasms | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 10 | |
| None | 62 |
Member evaluations
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Farmami
evaluated on Oct 19, 2018
- Perceived effectiveness for atrial fibrillation: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
nacona
evaluated on Jan 08, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for deep vein thrombosis: Major
- Side effects: None
jr42
evaluated on Aug 15, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for Prevent blood clotting: Major
- Side effects: None
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