{"id":38701,"date":"2023-02-26T07:02:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-26T07:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/?post_type=generalhealth&#038;p=38701"},"modified":"2026-04-05T08:26:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T08:26:43","slug":"eliquis-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/general-health\/eliquis-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Alternatives To Eliquis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your blood\u2019s ability to clot is essential to protect you from bleeding out whenever you get a small cut.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if your blood clots too much, it can block the blood flow in your artery or vein and lead to serious, sometimes fatal, issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s estimated that as many as 900,000 people in the United States will get a blood clot each year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you get a blood clot, you\u2019re at a higher risk of developing another one in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s where anticoagulant drugs come into play, helping to reduce your risk of developing a blood clot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eliquis is one type of anticoagulant that is popular for its safety and not requiring routine lab monitoring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll discuss Eliquis and explore some of its alternatives in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-eliquis\">What is Eliquis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eliquis is the brand name for a medication called apixaban, a prescription anticoagulant (blood thinners).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anticoagulants help <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/how-to-prevent-blood-clots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reduce your risk of blood clots<\/a> by inhibiting the formation of blood clots &#8211; they don\u2019t actually make your blood thinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blood clots can cause serious health problems such as pulmonary embolism (blood clot in your lungs), heart attack, stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), or a blood clot traveling to other parts of your body, such as your leg (deep vein thrombosis).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eliquis works by blocking a specific clotting factor called factor Xa. Your blood can still clot while taking Eliquis, but it will happen more slowly, which means you may be at a greater risk of excessive bleeding (and bruising) if you have an injury.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first approved Eliquis in 2012 to help <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/how-to-prevent-a-stroke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reduce the risk of stroke<\/a> and blood clots in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (an abnormal heart rhythm not caused by an abnormal heart valve) and again in 2014 to help reduce blood clots following hip and knee replacement surgeries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the FDA approved Eliquis again in 2014 to help treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), which occur from blood clots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eliquis is manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and comes in 2.5-milligram- and 5-milligram tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eliquis can be taken with or without food and is taken twice daily. The maximum daily dosage of Eliquis is typically 10 milligrams twice daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-side-effects-of-eliquis\">What are the side effects of Eliquis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anticoagulant medications come with serious potential risks and side effects. Some of the potential risks and side effects include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bleeding from cuts that take longer to stop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bleeding from your nose or gums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dizziness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bruising easily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excessively heavy menstrual bleeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minor bleeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your risk of bleeding can increase if you take other anticoagulant drugs and certain over-the-counter medicines like <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/naproxen-vs-ibuprofen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">naproxen (Aleve) and ibuprofen (Advil)<\/a>, so it\u2019s important to discuss which medications you can take while you\u2019re on Eliquis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/health-products\/dailyenergy.html?utm_source=organic&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=DE_eliquis_alternatives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Daily-Energy-1.jpg \" alt=\"vitamins for energy\" class=\"wp-image-34824\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pharmaceutical-alternatives-to-eliquis-nbsp\">Pharmaceutical alternatives to Eliquis&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, we discuss 5 prescription alternatives to Eliquis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pradaxa\">Pradaxa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pradaxa (dabigatran) works to thin your blood by attaching to thrombin, your body\u2019s main clotting agent, to prevent it from forming a clot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most common side effects of Pradaxa are upset stomach and bleeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31816553\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">study<\/a> on patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation, Eliquis and Pradaxa were superior to Xarelto in terms of reducing bleeding risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-xarelto\">Xarelto<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Xarelto (rivaroxaban) works similarly to Eliquis by blocking the clotting factor called enzyme Xa.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jama\/article-abstract\/2787319?resultClick=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2021 study<\/a> that directly compared <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/xarelto-vs-eliquis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Xarelto vs Eliquis<\/a>, Eliquis was superior for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation and in reducing severe bleeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Eliquis, there aren\u2019t any generic options for Xarelto, which means it can be quite expensive, especially without prescription or health insurance coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-savaysa\">Savaysa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Edoxaban (Savaysa) is in the same drug class as Eliquis and Xarelto and works to block the Xa clotting factor. Savaysa has a once-daily dosing compared to Eliquis\u2019 twice-daily dosing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-coumadin\">Coumadin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Warfarin (coumadin) is an anticoagulant, but it doesn\u2019t work the same way Eliquis does. Coumadin works to thin your blood by blocking the production of clotting factors that are dependent on vitamin K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because vitamin K is found in many foods (especially green vegetables), there are special considerations for your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/warfarin-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">diet while taking warfarin<\/a>, which is one drawback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, taking Coumadin requires regular INR testing to measure the thickness of your blood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your healthcare provider might change your dosage of Coumadin based on your INR to ensure you\u2019re at a therapeutic dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/eliquis-vs-warfarin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coumadin vs eliquis<\/a>, we have a dedicated article for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-heparin\">Heparin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Heparin is only available for intravenous use and is primarily used in hospital settings, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/coronary-bypass-foods-to-avoid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">open-heart surgery<\/a>, kidney dialysis, and blood transfusions, among others.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of the way heparin works is by neutralizing certain coagulation factors, such as antithrombin III.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-there-a-generic-for-eliquis\">Is there a generic for Eliquis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the generic version over the brand name is generally much less expensive, though not all drugs have a generic version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The FDA approved a generic version of Eliquis called apixaban, which is the active ingredient of Eliquis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the generic version is not yet available since Eliquis\u2019 manufacturer extended their patent to at least 2026, which means a generic medication won\u2019t be available until that time, at the earliest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-natural-blood-thinners\">Natural blood thinners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some foods and drinks have natural blood-thinning properties. You shouldn&#8217;t stop taking any prescription anticoagulants in favor of natural blood thinners because they won\u2019t be as effective, which could cause a dangerous blood clot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vitamin-d\">Vitamin D<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitamin D has a natural anticoagulant effect. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/vitamin-d-deficiency-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">low levels of vitamin D<\/a> are associated with an increased prevalence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), suggesting that adequate vitamin D intake may help prevent blood clots to some extent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There aren\u2019t many foods that are naturally rich in vitamin D (many people choose to take a vitamin D supplement), but some <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/vitamin-d-foods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">foods that contain vitamin D<\/a> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cod liver oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salmon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swordfish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuna fish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orange juice fortified with vitamin D<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dairy and plant milk fortified with vitamin D<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sardines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beef liver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Egg yolk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fortified cereals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-high-salicylate-foods\">High-salicylate foods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Salicylates are compounds found in some plant foods. Salicylates can block the action of vitamin K, which can promote blood clotting (remember that Coumadin works by blocking vitamin K\u2019s clotting action).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Derivatives of salicylates such as salicylic acid are used to make aspirin, a medication that can be used as a more mild blood thinner if you don\u2019t have a high risk of blood clots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some foods and drinks that are high in salicylates include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, mushrooms, radishes, spinach, and zucchini&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tomatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fruit juice (apple, grape, orange, and grapefruit juices)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fruits like apples, avocados, berries, cherries, grapes, peaches, and plums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spices like thyme, rosemary, curry powder, paprika, and garam masala<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black, green, and herbal teas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vitamin-e\">Vitamin E<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to data collected in a <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17846285\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">study<\/a>, vitamin E supplementation might help reduce the risk of blood clots, especially if you\u2019re genetically at risk of developing clots or have a history of forming blood clots.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking too much vitamin E can cause excessive bleeding, so you shouldn\u2019t take vitamin E supplements while on Eliquis unless you speak with your healthcare provider.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The risk of bleeding from vitamin E toxicity is more prevalent with doses above 1,000 milligrams per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount of vitamin E in the study mentioned was 600 IU\/day. However, you can find vitamin E naturally (in lower concentrations) in foods like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wheat germ oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunflower, safflower, and soybean oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunflower seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Almonds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peanuts, peanut butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beet greens, collard greens, spinach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pumpkin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red bell pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asparagus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/sexual-health\/benefits-of-mango-sexually\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mango<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avocado<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/concentrated-garlic-extract-as-a-tincture.html?utm_source=organic&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=OGT_eliquis_alternatives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Organic-Garlic-Tincture-inline-760-x-428-1.jpg\" alt=\"organic garlic supplement\" class=\"wp-image-38423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Organic-Garlic-Tincture-inline-760-x-428-1.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Organic-Garlic-Tincture-inline-760-x-428-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reasons-people-might-stop-taking-eliquis\">Reasons people might stop taking Eliquis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have atrial fibrillation or another health condition that increases your risk of developing a blood clot, it\u2019s likely that you may need to take blood thinners long-term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need blood-thinning medications, you might stop taking Eliquis due to an allergy, intolerance, or to switch to another type of anticoagulant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason you might stop taking Eliquis is if you only needed anticoagulant therapy short-term.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some patients with Afib receive pacemakers or other interventions to help normalize their heartbeat, which might negate the need for anticoagulant therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-there-any-side-effects-of-stopping-eliquis-nbsp\">Are there any side effects of stopping Eliquis?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest risk of stopping Eliquis is forming a blood clot, which can cause potentially life-threatening health conditions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, there are no side effects of stopping Eliquis, other than any side effects you had while taking Eliquis gradually dissipating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should watch out for signs of a blood clot if you stop Eliquis and notify your healthcare immediately if you experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Swelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tenderness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redness of the skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty breathing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faster than normal or irregular heartbeat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chest pain or discomfort, which usually worsens with a deep breath or coughing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coughing up blood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very low blood pressure, lightheadedness, or fainting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stopping-eliquis-safely\">Stopping Eliquis safely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to stop Eliquis, you should only do so under the guidance of your healthcare provider.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stopping Eliquis without consulting your healthcare provider puts you at risk of developing a blood clot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your healthcare provider can offer guidance and might suggest gradually decreasing your Eliquis dose before starting a new anticoagulant, if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eliquis is an anticoagulant medication that works by blocking the Xa clotting factor. It\u2019s FDA-approved to reduce the risk of forming dangerous blood clots, especially in patients with atrial fibrillation (an abnormal heart rhythm that can increase the risk of blood clots).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the pharmaceutical alternatives to Eliquis include Pradaxa, Xarelto, Savaysa, Coumadin, and Heparin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/natural-blood-thinners\/\">natural anti<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/natural-blood-thinners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coagulants<\/a> include vitamin D, salicylates, and vitamin E.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore More<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/eliquis-foods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/what-foods-to-avoid-while-on-eliquis-1024x256.jpg\" alt=\"what foods to avoid while on eliquis\" class=\"wp-image-36662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/what-foods-to-avoid-while-on-eliquis-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/what-foods-to-avoid-while-on-eliquis-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/what-foods-to-avoid-while-on-eliquis-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/what-foods-to-avoid-while-on-eliquis-1536x384.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/what-foods-to-avoid-while-on-eliquis.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/eliquis-foods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Foods To Eat And Avoid While Taking Eliquis (Apixaban)<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your blood\u2019s ability to clot is essential to protect you from bleeding out whenever you get a small cut.&nbsp; However, if your blood clots too much, it can block the blood flow in your artery or vein and lead to serious, sometimes fatal, issues. 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