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• Eliquis Lowers Stroke Risk, But Side Effects Linked to Higher Risk of Major Bleeding: Study

  January 17, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  A new study reveals Eliquis decreases the risk of stroke in patients with subclinical atrial fibrillation, but at the cost of an increased risk of major bleeding events.

• Xeloda Black Box Warning Added Due toBleeding Risk with Blood Thinner Use

  January 20, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has added a new black box warning to Xeloda, a cancer drug which may increase the risk of bleeding when used with certain blood thinners.

• Xarelto Side Effects More Likely to Result in Death than Warfarin for Afib Patients with Heart Disease: Study

  September 1, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds warfarin may be safer for atrial fibrillation patients with heart disease than its newer competitor; Xarelto.

• Blood Thinner Extended Use Study Finds Little Difference in Warfarin, Xarelto, Eliquis Bleeding Rates

  March 18, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds little difference in major bleeding events between the newer blood thinners Xarelto and Eliquis and the older blood thinner warfarin they were supposed to replace.

• Blood Thinners May Face Increased Bleeding Risks During Respiratory Tract Infections: Study

  January 11, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links respiratory tract infections to an increased risk of bleeding events in patients taking commonly used blood thinners.

• Side Effects of Blood Thinners, Diabetes Drugs Are Leading Causes of ER Visits Due to Medications: Study

  October 15, 2021

  Russell Maas

  CDC researchers report that blood thinners and insulin account for the largest number of emergency room visits due to adverse drug reactions.

• Savaysa Side Effects May Carry Higher Risk of Bleeding Than Warfarin For Heart Valve Replacement Patients: Study

  September 1, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates the blood thinner Savaysa increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding for TAVR patients with atrial fibrillation when compared to warfarin.

• Aspirin Just As Good As Other Blood Thinners At Preventing Clots Following Hip, Knee Joint Surgery

  February 17, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that aspirin is just as safe and effective as more powerful blood thinners at preventing life-threatening blood clots following surgery, but is far more cost effective.

• Marijuana Interactions With Medications May Put Heart Patients At Risk: Study

  January 21, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that marijuana use can interact with heart drugs, putting heart patients at risk.

• FDA Warns Against Use Of Pre-Owned Test Strips For Glucose And Warfarin

  April 9, 2019

  Russell Maas

  The FDA is warning consumers not to use pre-owned test strips for monitoring glucose or blood thinners, due to a number of potential risks.