I’m currently taking Apixban and Clopidogrel. I’ve started having nosebleeds, usually minor and one nostril at a time. Today it’s not streaming but it’s been occasionally running all morning or when I dab it there’s blood on the tissue. It doesn’t help that Ramipril, which I also take, causes my nose to run when I’m near water! I know, hard to believe but true.
Has anyone else had this?
No, but I am not surprised as you are taking two anticoagulant medications.
Does not seem normal to me.
I would check known medication side effects before taking medication and so be aware of what to expect. If after taking the medication, I notice any of the known (or unknown) side effects, I would consider, at the very least, seeking a midical opinion.
Nosebleed running all morning (more than once as suggested by “occasionally running” is not a good sign in my view.
I would call the GP and seek advice or call NHS 111 and seek advice if GP appointment not available.
You are taking a cocktail of medications and they may well be adversely interacting along with other “known” adverse behaviours. Perhaps, you might wish to seek a review of your medications with your prescribing GP.
Speaking for myself (and as advocate for Mum), this is not at all hard to believe and I/we don’t doubt it’s true!
I have the occasional nosebleed when I bend down to connect myFES device and put my shoes on in the morning.But not at other times.But then I only take Clopidogrel, and you are taking two.So I would certainly get the opinion of your GP ASAP.
Rampion widens the blood vessels so that the blood runs more freely and the anticoagulant and antiplatelet work together to stop clotting. Apixban (anticoagulant) slows down the bodies blood clotting process and Clopidogrel (antiplatelet) reduces the blood platelets efficacy when sticking together. So, you have a perfect storm for nose bleeds or any other type of bleed for that matter. However, we can only help guide your thoughts and assist you make sense on this matter and it is always worthwhile checking up with a medical practitioner or two. Especially as to why you are prone to nose bleeds.
I get blood from brushing my teeth. Always have had a bit of it. Maybe I brush too vigorously. However, after stroke, I have noticed more of it.
I started having nosebleeds after I had my stroke. I put it down to the Clopidogrel. My GP prescribed me some cream. If your nose bleeds for longer than 10-15 minutes at a time you should see your GP.
Thanks to everyone who replied. I managed to speak to my GP and she didn’t seem overly concerned. In all fairness it wasn’t a gushing nose bleed more a trickle. But there when I dabbed my nostril. She said I had to have a an appointment if it happened again.
So far so good.
Good to hear. Don’t take up boxing also.
