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Does Eliquis Cause Extreme Fatigue And Impaired Thinking?

I just started taking Eliquis 10mg a day AM & PM. I feel tired, and have a foggy brain. My daughter tells me I am not the same person....I am a 78 year old femaie and have good health until now. I have a-fib. And have only taken low thyroid until now. I will be have a cardioconversion in March or April. Thank you
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Hi ,
As it is an anticoagulant it doesnot cause fatigue or drowsiness . it is given to prevent clotting of blood. Fatigue due to other causes like thyroid problem . check your thyroid hormones. consult general physician .
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Does Eliquis Cause Extreme Fatigue And Impaired Thinking?

Hi , As it is an anticoagulant it doesnot cause fatigue or drowsiness . it is given to prevent clotting of blood. Fatigue due to other causes like thyroid problem . check your thyroid hormones. consult general physician .