Can Eliquis Cause Rashes On The Body?

Posted on Sun, 9 Jul 2017

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Question : I am taking eliquist and I broke out in a rash on my face , neck, arms and chest. Is this a side afect or a inteaction with another medication. The rash looks like roseola , no blisters are present.

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Considerations.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for the query.

This could be a sensitivity to the drug itself. please tell your doctor. You may be a candidate for an alternative therapy such as Xarelto.

Thanks again for sending the query.

Sincerely,

Dr Galamaga

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