Eliquis Starter Pack

• If you have an allergy to apixaban or any other part of this medicine.
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
• If you have any of these health problems: Active bleeding or liver problems.
• If you have had a heart valve replaced.
• If you are taking any of these drugs: Carbamazepine, clarithromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, phenytoin, rifampin, ritonavir, St. John's wort, telithromycin, or voriconazole.
• If you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with Eliquis Starter Pack.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take Eliquis Starter Pack. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. This medicine may need to be stopped before certain types of surgery as your doctor has told you. If this medicine is stopped, your doctor will tell you when to start taking Eliquis Starter Pack again after your surgery or procedure.
• Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.
• Do not run out of this medicine.
• You may bleed more easily. Be careful and avoid injury. Use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor.
• Very bad and sometimes deadly bleeding problems have happened with Eliquis Starter Pack. Talk with the doctor.
• If you fall or hurt yourself, or if you hit your head, call your doctor right away. Talk with your doctor even if you feel fine.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant.

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Signs of bleeding like throwing up blood or throw up that looks like coffee grounds; coughing up blood; blood in the urine; black, red, or tarry stools; bleeding from the gums; vaginal bleeding that is not normal; bruises without a reason or that get bigger; or any bleeding that is very bad or that you cannot stop.
• Dizziness or passing out.
• Feeling tired or weak.
• Feeling confused.
• Headache.
• Joint pain or swelling.
• Chest pain or pressure.
• Wheezing.

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.