{"id":49865,"date":"2022-03-15T13:04:17","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T17:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=49865"},"modified":"2026-10-23T16:28:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T20:28:38","slug":"eliquis-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/eliquis-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Eliquis alternatives: What can I take instead of Eliquis?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Eliquis<\/a> is a brand-name prescription drug used to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation<\/a> (AFib). It is also FDA approved to treat and prevent certain types of blood clots. The generic name of Eliquis is apixaban. It is part of a group of drugs called anticoagulants and is further classified as a factor Xa inhibitor. Eliquis is a commonly prescribed anticoagulant<\/a>. However, if you are experiencing side effects<\/a>, drug interactions, or poor blood clot control with Eliquis, you might consider other anticoagulant options. You and your healthcare provider can also decide to switch your medication due to other reasons, like cost.<\/p>\n

Continue reading to learn about Eliquis alternatives and how they compare.<\/p>\n\t\t\t

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Save up to 80% on Eliquis with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. SingleCare helps find the best price for you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEliquis 5 mg (28 Tablets)\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t23666 - Hampton, VA\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\"Kroger\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t$156.92\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\ti<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tPrice with signup<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tGet free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\"Harris\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t$156.92\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\ti<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tPrice with signup<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tGet free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tSee Eliquis prices at all pharmacies<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

What can I take instead of Eliquis?<\/h2>\n

There are many options available that can be taken as alternatives to Eliquis. These include other types of anticoagulants, including other factor Xa inhibitors, direct thrombin inhibitors, and vitamin K antagonists. Each medication has its own side effect profile, recommended dosage, and indications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Compare Eliquis alternatives<\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Drug name<\/td>\nPrice without insurance<\/td>\nAverage SingleCare price<\/td>\nSavings options<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eliquis (apixaban)<\/td>\n$198<\/span> for 28, 5 mg tablets of brand-name Eliquis<\/td>\n$160 at Kroger<\/span> for 28, 5 mg tablets of brand-name Eliquis<\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pradaxa (dabigatran)<\/td>\n$121<\/span> for 60, 150 mg capsules\u00a0 of generic Pradaxa<\/td>\n$62 at Walmart<\/span> for 60, 150 mg capsules of generic Pradaxa<\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xarelto (rivaroxaban)<\/td>\n$36<\/span> for 60, 2.5 mg tablets of generic Xarelto<\/td>\n$31 at CVS<\/span> for 60, 2.5 mg tablets of generic Xarelto<\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Savaysa (edoxaban)<\/td>\n$560<\/span> for 30, 60 mg tablets of brand-name Savaysa<\/td>\n$506 at Walgreens<\/span> for 30, 60 mg tablets of brand-name Savaysa<\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coumadin or Jantoven (warfarin)<\/td>\n$17<\/span> for 30, 5 mg tablets of generic warfarin<\/td>\n$11 at Kroger<\/span> for 30, 5 mg tablets of generic warfarin<\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heparin<\/td>\n$235 for 25, 1 mL of 5000 unit\/mL vials<\/td>\n$38 for 25, 1 mL of 5000 unit\/mL vials of generic heparin at Publix<\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Other alternatives to Eliquis<\/h3>\n