Eliquis and Malabsorption - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Malabsorption is reported as a side effect among people who take Eliquis (apixaban), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Tylenol, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Malabsorption when taking Eliquis. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 189,425 people who have side effects when taking Eliquis from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Eliquis?

Eliquis has active ingredients of apixaban. It is often used in atrial fibrillation/flutter. eHealthMe is studying from 191,864 Eliquis users. Check the latest studies of Eliquis.

What is Malabsorption?

Malabsorption (a state arising from abnormality in absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal (gi) tract) is found to be associated with 632 drugs and 1,101 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Malabsorption.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

189,425 people reported to have side effects when taking Eliquis.
Among them, 29 people (0.02%) have Malabsorption.

Among these 29 people:

How long have people been on Eliquis when they have Malabsorption? *

What is the gender of people who have Malabsorption when taking Eliquis? *

female: 80 %
male: 20 %

What is the age of people who have Malabsorption when taking Eliquis? *

What are other drugs people take besides Eliquis? *

Tylenol: 7 people, 24.14%
Gabapentin: 6 people, 20.69%
Vitamin B12: 6 people, 20.69%
Oxycodone Hydrochloride: 5 people, 17.24%
Vitamin D3: 4 people, 13.79%
Letrozole: 4 people, 13.79%
Synthroid: 4 people, 13.79%
Lidocaine: 4 people, 13.79%
Xyrem: 4 people, 13.79%
Omeprazole: 3 people, 10.34%

What are other side effects people have besides Malabsorption? *

Anaemia (lack of blood): 7 people, 24.14%
Weight Decreased: 6 people, 20.69%
Diarrhea: 6 people, 20.69%
Hospitalisation: 4 people, 13.79%
Head Injury: 4 people, 13.79%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 13.79%
Full Blood Count Abnormal: 3 people, 10.34%
Lymphangiectasia (a disease of the lymphatic vessels that results in the leakage of protein-rich lymph): 3 people, 10.34%
Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 10.34%
Memory Loss: 3 people, 10.34%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 6 people, 20.69%
Drowsiness: 6 people, 20.69%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 6 people, 20.69%
Breast Cancer: 4 people, 13.79%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 10.34%
Musculoskeletal Stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves): 2 people, 6.90%
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 2 people, 6.90%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 2 people, 6.90%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 6.90%
Urinary Tract Infection: 1 person, 3.45%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Malabsorption:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Malabsorption:

Malabsorption (1,101 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on apixaban (the active ingredients of Eliquis) and Eliquis (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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