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Can Eliquis Cause Hives After 3 Months Of Consumption?

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Question : I have been on Eliquis for 3 months and just developed hives... wouldn't I have had a reaction sooner?
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Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It could be the Eliquis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,

It's possible that the hives are from the Eliquis, even if you have been on it for 3 months. It's also possible that they developed for other reasons - reactions to foods or something in the environment or even thyroid problems.

However, I do advise that you call the doctor who prescribed you the Eliquis immediately to let him/her know what is going on. Because if it is possible it is the Eliquis, your doctor will want for you to change to a different blood thinning medication. So call immediately as you neither want to be without a blood thinner nor should continue one that might be causing an allergic reaction.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Can Eliquis Cause Hives After 3 Months Of Consumption?

Brief Answer: It could be the Eliquis. Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome, It's possible that the hives are from the Eliquis, even if you have been on it for 3 months. It's also possible that they developed for other reasons - reactions to foods or something in the environment or even thyroid problems. However, I do advise that you call the doctor who prescribed you the Eliquis immediately to let him/her know what is going on. Because if it is possible it is the Eliquis, your doctor will want for you to change to a different blood thinning medication. So call immediately as you neither want to be without a blood thinner nor should continue one that might be causing an allergic reaction.