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Eliquis is a brand-name prescription drug used to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in people with non-valvular <\/span>atrial fibrillation<\/span><\/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 <\/span>anticoagulant<\/span><\/a>. However, if you are experiencing <\/span>side effects<\/span><\/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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Continue reading to learn about Eliquis alternatives and how they compare.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What can I take instead of Eliquis?<\/span><\/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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Compare <\/span>Eliquis<\/span> alternatives<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nPrice without insurance<\/b><\/td>\nSingleCare price<\/b><\/td>\nSavings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eliquis (apixaban)<\/span><\/td>\n$833 for 60, 5 mg tablets<\/td>\n$488 for 60, 5 mg tablets of brand-name Eliquis at Kroger<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pradaxa (dabigatran)<\/span><\/td>\n$504 for 60, 150 mg capsules\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$50 for 60, 150 mg capsules of generic Pradaxa at CVS<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xarelto (rivaroxaban)<\/span><\/td>\n$807 for 60, 2.5 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$108 for 60, 2.5 mg tablets of generic Xarelto at CVS<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Savaysa (edoxaban)<\/span><\/td>\n$537 for 30, 60 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$451 for 30, 60 mg tablets of brand-name Savaysa at Kroger<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coumadin or Jantoven (warfarin)<\/span><\/td>\n$22 for 30, 5 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$4 for 30, 5 mg tablets of generic Jantoven at Walmart<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heparin<\/span><\/td>\n$235 for 25, 1 mL of 5000 unit\/mL vials<\/span><\/td>\n$41 for 25, 1 mL of 5000 unit\/mL vials of generic heparin ta Publix<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing in ZIP code 23666 as of October 21, 2005. The listed price without insurance references the price of brand-name drugs (unless otherwise specified). The listed SingleCare price references the price of generic drugs if available.<\/small><\/p>\n

Other alternatives to Eliquis<\/span><\/h3>\n