Suggest Treatment For Heart Palpitations While On Eliquis

Posted on Sat, 26 Dec 2015

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Question : I am currently taking 5 mg. of Eliquis 2x/day. I feel fine within 1-2 hours after taking the med. within an additional 4-5 hours I start feeling tired/sickly, and I can feel my heart fluttering again. Could I possibly need a stronger dose, or different med? Also, if I don't take the med right before bed I have a terrible night of fibulations. But If I don't take the second dose near 5 pm. I feel terrible rest of day. Please advise.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I'm waiting for the requested data to be uploaded!

Detailed Answer:
Hi once again,

As i said earlier you don't need a stronger dose but you need to add other medicines at your therapy.

I would like to assist you with my advises in order to suggest you therapy changes. Please keep in mind that you should always discuss with your medical doctors before any changes.

In order to give you a more accurate and professional suggestion I would like to check by myself all your medical data (especially ECG and cardiac echo). Can you upload all these data for me?

I'm waiting for the requested data to be uploaded!
Meanwhile, wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

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