What supplements to avoid while on Eliquis?

OTC agents such as Chinese herbs, ginger, gingko biloba, herbal teas and turmeric can all potentially increase bleeding risk when combined with apixaban. Medications such as St. John’s wort may decrease the effectiveness of apixaban.

Can I drink coffee while taking Eliquis?

Can I drink coffee while taking Eliquis (apixaban)? You can take Eliquis (apixaban) and drink coffee. It is always a good idea to discuss your daily diet and eating habits with your provider at your appointments, though.

Can you eat green leafy vegetables while taking Eliquis?

“The new anticoagulation agents include Rivaroxaban (Xarelto), Dabigatran (Pradaxa), and Apixaban (Eliquis). These agents have no food-drug interactions and therefore do not interact with vitamin K,” explains Fran.

Can I take vitamin D with Eliquis?

Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Eliquis and Vitamin D3.

Can I take fish oil with Eliquis?

Eliquis and Pradaxa are both taken twice a day. It is very important not to miss a dose! (This means making sure you do not run out of samples or refills as well.) While taking any of the medications listed above a patient should stop the following supplements: fish oil, krill oil, vitamin E, garlic, and bromelaine.

Can you drink orange juice while taking Eliquis?

Grapefruit mostly impacts blood-thinning medications such as Apixaban (Eliquis), Rivaroxaban (Xarelto), Clopidogrel (Plavix) and Ticagrelor (Brilinta). If you’re taking one of these medications and crave that citrus flavor, Dr. Crites suggests switching to orange juice.

Can I drink cranberry juice while taking Eliquis?

Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between apixaban and cranberry.

What are the long term effects of Eliquis?

Patients who receive spinal or epidural anesthesia or undergo spinal puncture while taking Eliquis, are at risk of developing an epidural or spinal hematoma, or blood clot. Either type of blood clot can result in long-term or permanent paralysis, according to drug labeling containing a black box warning for Eliquis.

Does Eliquis make you feel colder?

A blood thinner works by slowing or impairing the blood’s ability to clot, Dr. Andersen said, and will not make someone feel colder.

Can I take vitamin B12 while taking Eliquis?

Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Eliquis and Vitamin B12. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.