Eliquis No Better Than Aspirin for Preventing Some Strokes in A-Fib Patients: Study
Researchers found a higher rate of brain bleeds among aspirin patients, but said the results were statistically insignificant.
Researchers found a higher rate of brain bleeds among aspirin patients, but said the results were statistically insignificant.
Although side effects of Eliquis may cause severe and uncontrollable bleeding problems, researchers indicate the blood thinner lowers the risk of stroke and systemic embolism compared to aspirin.
Xarelto and Eliquis bleeding rates were high when the drugs were first introduced without an effective reversal agent.
The findings raise concerns over how healthcare professionals should mitigate the bleeding risks when infections are diagnosed, the researchers warn.
Xarelto bleeding risks have been a problem since the drug was first introduced, which resulted in tens of thousands of Xarelto lawsuits which have since been resolved.
Xarelto, Warfarin and other blood thinners are the leading cause of hospital visits due to drug side effects, leading to calls for closer monitoring