Hi Ruthie,

I've been on Warfarin for over 5 years, after I had clots on the lungs following an MRI-guided shot to shrink varicose veins.

They have me take a blood test, usually every two to three months, and adjust the dosage from time to time, depending on my INR numbers. I'm to see the doc annually, the next one early next year.

I'm to have a series of radiation for prostate cancer after Christmas, and as one of the possible results is some bleeding, I'm going to ask whether it might be useful to lower my dose bit, but am not too worried, as I doubt whether I'll have bleeding trouble - I don't seem to bleed much.

ole joyful

My brother takes eloquis and so far so good. He feels better. I think you don't need as many blood tests. Hey, it's better than the alternative and while I agree drugs can be expensive,you must weigh all the pro's and con's.

Good luck and best health!

yes that is the beauty of eliquis. It is easier on the body and doesnt require all the blood tests ...My Doc seems to think because of all my "issues" its probably the one I should take. I can chose my poison though..

No fee except the gas for the 20 mile one-way trip to the lab.

Same deal for the doc: ain't that a gas!

o j

My husband is on Xaralto because he has some small blood cloths in his lungs. They say he will only have to take it for 3 months, but it makes me very nervous. He is not inclined to be careful, and there is no antidote for it. I am afraid he will get hurt and bleed to death. Right now I'm not very worried because he is in the hospital but I hope they will take another look and re evaluate him before he comes homw.

My brother has A Fib and does take Warfrin...do not know what he pays for it, but doubt if it is much....he has government insurance, which is wonderful about paying on everything. I know he has to have blood checked every few weeks.

I certainly understand your thoughts Marilyn. the thing about the warfarin or couadin is that there is an antidote... He is going to have to have a long recuperation from that bacterial infection. My friend had a small one on her leg...calf. and it took about a year for it to completely heal...I got better quickly after treatment but she was plagued for nearly a year with the darn thing.

OJ I can get the Warfarin at no cost too but the doc wants me to do the Eliquis. I am so full of puncture wounds I like the idea of not having to do the blood tests ...

I just had open heart surgery in October and I also have afib, I was put on warfarin too and now they are to adjust it. I take half a pill. I also have many other ailments too. Hopefully the doctor will get it straightened out. I don't know how much it costs.

I have a fib and take Xarelto. I have been on it over a year with no problems.

I started out with warfarin and had a difficult time getting it regulated. I I had to stay away from leafy greens unless the amount was consistent.

Xarelto has a short half life and is out of your system in about 24 hours. Unlike warfarin.

A person has to consider risk vs benefit.

Prayers for you, Ruthie.

I tell you the thought of limiting my greens is terrible. I love them all so much....We eat a lot of greens and just about every kind imaginable. We even like canned spinach...fresh or frozen is best of course but canned has a unique taste and we like it.

DH takes Xarelto too, and has had no problems except for some other medicines don't work with it.

My husband takes Eliquis twice a day. It is not cheap. It costs us $146 a month. I don't know why they did not put him on a blood thinner after he had his first stroke, maybe they told him to get some but he wouldn't. He never told any of us he had a fib. Now we are all paying for him not having taken it.

Sue

My husband had a heart ablation yesterday for atrial fib, he was put on Eliquis about a week ago and is still on it to avoid blood clots.....

My mother has afib and takes warfarin. I do the blood test on her every week and I call in the results and the doctor calls if we need to adjust dosage. You can still eat veggies but need to try to stay consistent with the diet so your blood thickness stays about the same.