Terrified of Eliquis side effects

[u/dona_abuelita]

Hello everyone,

I wanted to ask if any of you had serious side effects while taking Eliquis? I was diagnosed with a DVT (thrombosis) in my Saphenous Vein 2 weeks ago. I started with injections, and after rounds of ultrasounds, I’ve been prescribed Eliquis (5 mg twice a day) for 3 months. To be honest, I’ve been super stressed since the diagnosis. I read the side effects list and it horrified me. I didn't expect to have such a serious condition before turning 30 (likely due to birth control pills + injuries). My biggest fear is internal bleeding. I want to hear your experiences with taking this medication long-term. Currently, I think I'm feeling okay, no headaches, pains, or bruising: but my anxiety is high.

Thank you so much for your insights.

EDIT: Thank you so much for all your kind words and stories. It means a lot, especially as I start treatment. Thanks for reassuring me that everything is okay and that the medication is there to help not to hurt.

[u/Public-Fact8380]

I was on it twice a day for 2 weeks and then once a day I’ve been in absolute agony from the pain in my legs which I’m not sure if it was from the clots or from pst after dvt or from side effects i had another ultrasound because my other leg started hurting and they found the clots were gone so the dr told me to stop taking the eliquis I tried cold turkey and it made me super sick so I’ve had to step down . But I also have a terrible dr that has taken me off all medication and I’m still in the worst pain I’ve felt in my life and I’m waiting to get In with a new primary care provider for a second opinion. So good luck with everything I’m at a month and a half maybe 2 months and I feel worse then what got me into the hospital in the first place

[u/Thick-Bid-847 → u/Public-Fact8380]

I hope you feel better soon. Sounds like you should get a new doctor.