Medicine for atrial fibrillation

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Asked for Male, 66 Years

My father is sufferings from Atrial Fibrillation problem for last 6 yrs. Last month I consulted doctor and adviced to take Eliquis 5mg. He is taking medicine fir last one month. Now he has a query that whether he can leave the medicine himself or with doctor's consultation. Regards Shitanshu Kumar

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Dr. Suraj Kumar Cardiologist 5 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Suraj Kumar

Cardiologist 5 yrs exp Hyderabad

He will requiring this medicine. Why does he want to leave it? Is it causing any side effect?

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