question: I would like to get off eliquis mainly because I hate taking a pill for the rest of my life, also I am tired and hip joints starting to hurt and these may be side effects. I went on it bec of arterial flutter. I had a cardioversion and it is completely regulated for past six months. They state there is a minor leak in left atrial and they want to avoid possible blood clot. I understand this leakage is not uncommon. I would like to get off the medication for awhile at least to compare energy level and joint pain. There is no info except to talk to doctor. Have some people got off it by just reducing intake over a period of time.