Top 6 Eliquis Side Effects: What You Need to Know in Depth

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Eliquis is an anticoagulant that is preferred over older anticoagulants, such as warfarin, because it doesn’t require regular blood tests, has fewer drug and food interactions, and it is less likely to cause bleeding. Although Eliquis is generally well tolerated, like any medication, it does have some side effects. We look in detail at six of the most common side effects of Eliquis: Slight bleeding Severe bleeding Feeling sick (nausea) Spinal blood clots Increased liver enzymes and liver injury Blood clots when stopping Eliquis.

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