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Prescription pad with pill bottle: Common vs. serious Eliquis side effects
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Eliquis side effects and how to avoid them

Eliquis side effects | Minor vs. severe bleeding | Fatigue | Allergic…
Rx pill bottles: Methyldopa alternatives
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Methyldopa alternatives: What can I take instead of methyldopa?

Methyldopa doesn't work for everyone. Labetalol, nifedipine, hydralazine, clonidine, and furosemide are some methyldopa alternatives. Get the full list here.
Prescription pad with pill bottle: How does Eliquis work for AFib?
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How does Eliquis work for AFib?

Eliquis is a blood thinner that can be used to significantly reduce the risk of stroke for patients with AFib
Man holding a blue pill in one hand and a red pill in another hand: Can you take Eliquis and Tylenol together?
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Can you take Eliquis and Tylenol together?

Blood thinners like Eliquis can cause increased risk of bleeding. Learn what type of pain medication is safe with Eliquis.
New blood thinners
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New blood thinners vs. Coumadin

Coumadin has two main benefits. See how meds like Xarelto and Eliquis stack up.
Three prescription pill bottles with a question mark: Common vs. serious Brilinta side effects
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Brilinta side effects and how to avoid them

Brilinta side effects include shortness of breath, serum creatinine elevation, and bleeding
Rx pad and pill bottle: Bystolic side effects
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Bystolic side effects and how to avoid them

Bystolic can lower blood pressure and help reduce the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and heart attacks
Spilled pill bottle: What are the side effects of Xarelto in the elderly?
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What are the side effects of Xarelto in the elderly?

Xarelto is the brand name version of rivaroxaban. It’s a blood thinner…
Blood thinners and alcohol (picture of an alcoholic drink and pills)
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Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking blood thinners?

If you are taking an anticoagulant, otherwise known as a blood thinner—for…
Pills inside a heart represent blood thinners for AFib
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Do you have to take blood thinners for AFib?

It’s estimated that at least 2.7 million Americans—and up to 6.1 million—are…