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Is A Thrombotic Stroke Possible While On Eliquis?

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Question : Now that I'm on eliquis, does that mean i will not have another blood clot stroke? Had 2 in 2 years
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (58 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is anticoagulant and it helps to prevent blood clotting.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.

It is an anticoagulant drug. It help in preventing blood clotting.

But it does not mean that now onward you don't have any blood clot. It definitely reduce the chances. But still there is risk.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me.
I will be happy to answer.

Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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Is A Thrombotic Stroke Possible While On Eliquis?

Brief Answer: It is anticoagulant and it helps to prevent blood clotting. Detailed Answer: Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. It is an anticoagulant drug. It help in preventing blood clotting. But it does not mean that now onward you don't have any blood clot. It definitely reduce the chances. But still there is risk. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.