Edoxaban

[browndmb]

My husband is on warfarin for arterial fibrillation and has been for 12 years without any bother other than the level fluctuates and he attends a clinic to monitor the level. It has been suggested the edoxaban which would mean a regular dose every day.
He is 70 and keeps well and is not overweight

Should he change??
Information appreciated Thank you

[Sqad]

Take the opinion of the professionals, but yes, it would be a good idea to change to Edoxaban as there are fewer side effects and also that he would need less blood tests for regulating the dose.

[grumpy01]

I thought Warfarin was something rarely if ever used these days.

[Sqad]

grumpy...no, it is still widely used particularly if patients have been on it successfully fo many years and quite naturally are reluctant to change.

[grumpy01]

Thanks for that Sqad.

[NellieMay]

I am on apixaban for atrial fibrillation. Twice a day. I don't know if that is similar to edoxaban. I have had no side effects and don't have to have regular checks.

[Peter Pedant]

yes he should
the new ones are .... better
fatigue is common with wsarfarin and is not seen with the new ones
and as Sqad says - fewer tests
in fact - - none at all

Rivaroxaban is being handed out like sweeties - half my family are on it - and notice no difference
( all AF - but hey that is 30% of people over 70 innit?)