Blood thinners
Blood thinners are medications used to prevent blood clots from forming. Learn more about different types of blood thinners including Xarelto, Eliquis, Savaysa, Pradaxa, and other popular anticoagulants.
Why is Eliquis so expensive?
Eliquis is a prescription medication that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in the blood, which prevents ...
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What foods to avoid while on Eliquis
Eliquis is an anticoagulant medication used to prevent and treat blood clots. It is important to avoid foods such a...
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Eliquis alternatives: which other blood thinners can I take?
No matter which blood-thinning medication you use, there will always be an increased risk of bleeding problems, but...
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FDA approves the first Eliquis generic, apixaban
Good news for people who are at high risk for stroke or are suffering from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary ...
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How much does Xarelto cost with Medicare?
Without insurance, the cash price of Xarelto in 2022 is anywhere from $400-500 for a 30-day supply. Patients who ...
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Xarelto side effects and how to avoid them
Xarelto is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to stop blood clots from for...
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How much does Eliquis cost with Medicare?
In 2022, the manufacturer’s (Bristol-Myers Squibb) website listed the price of Eliquis as $522 for a 30-day suppl...
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Eliquis side effects and how to avoid them
Eliquis can cause adverse reactions. The more common side effects tend to be mild bleeding issues such as nosebleed...
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Comparing Xarelto alternatives: which other blood thinners can I take?
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are blood thinner prescription drugs that have a rapid onset of action and requi...
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What are blood thinners?
Blood thinner medications prevent blood from sticking together (coagulation) which increases the amount of time it ...
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What are anticoagulants?
Anticoagulants, also described as blood thinners, are a group of drugs that reduce the ability of blood to clot. An...
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Switching from Eliquis to Xarelto
It is not uncommon to want to transition from one anticoagulant drug to another. There are many different reasons. ...
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Xarelto and alcohol: can they be used together?
A common question many people ask is can Xarelto and alcohol be used together? Xarelto (rivaroxaban) has been known...
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Eliquis and alcohol: can they be used together?
Have you just picked up your Eliquis medication from the drug store? You may have noticed the alcohol warning label...
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Blood thinners and alcohol: can they be used together?
You have probably experienced some unpleasant side effects if you’ve mixed drinking with prescription medicat...
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