Can Eliquis Cause Confusion?

Posted on Mon, 17 Oct 2016

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Mon, 17 Oct 2016 Answered on

Mon, 14 Nov 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : Can Eliquis cause confusion?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes but rare

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Yes, confusion is one but rarely encountered side effect of Apixaban (Eliquis).

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (4 minutes later)

Thank you. My mother has been taking this drug after experiencing a new onset of Afib. She also takes Amiodorone. She very quickly stated suffering from confusion. CT of brain, MRI of brain, EEG, EKG and labs are all good. We thought maybe it was the meds. We are taking her to a neurologist now. He is not sure if it's dementia or something else?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

Do consult her treating doctor. He can after examining confirm what is she going through and stop the medication if needed.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T