Does eliquis need to be taken with food?

Does Eliquis (apixaban) need to be taken with food?

No. Eliquis does not require food. You can take it with or without meals, depending on what fits your routine [1].

What if Eliquis upsets your stomach?

If taking Eliquis without food causes discomfort, many people find it easier to take it with a meal. Food may help with tolerability, even though it is not required for the medicine to work [1].

How should you take it day to day?

Take Eliquis the same way each day (with or without food) and follow your prescriber’s dosing schedule. Do not skip doses, and do not stop the medication without medical advice [1].

Is there any special food interaction to worry about?

From the provided labeling information, the key point is that Eliquis can be taken with or without food; there’s no requirement tied to meals [1]. If you have questions about specific foods, drinks, or supplements (for example, alcohol use or herbal products), your clinician or pharmacist can check for interactions with your other medications.

Source on file

[1] https://www.drugs.com/food-interactions/apixaban.html