User Reviews for Pradaxa oral

Pain in stomach and constipation

Was taking wafrin (5mg.) for about 8 years. Just went to Pradaxa one month ago. No problems so far. Great no more going for blood work. Notice much fewer afib incidents.

Have been taking it for about 6 weeks to prevent blood clot causing a stroke. 67 years old, and noticed a change in resting heart rate; went up from 50-55 to 75-80 quite suddenly. Since taking pradaxa seem to go 3 days 50-55, then 3 days at 75-85. Very little else changed, though have put on about 7 pounds and wondered if the weight gain might have something to do with the drug?

Overall, a positive experience. Had a concern about a VERY LARGE unaccountable bruise appearing my abdomen upon awakening one morning. Also had a minor cut that took 2-1/2hrs to clot. My cardiologist was not concerned as his focus is on stroke prevention. My primary care physician (also a pharmacist) felt that his prescribed dosage was too high due to my age and the very large unaccountable bruising. She reduced the dosage to half, and I have not experienced further problems. I am concerned about long-term side effects, however. Read More Read Less

I have been taking Pradaxa for 1 1/2 now. first I had itching, noticed my fingernails are chipping and eyelashes are shorter. always have blood in urine. also have uti infection a lot. I would like to get off this drug but dr. said stroke is worse.

Have been on Pradaxa for about 1 year. Major side effect has been severe (at times)burning & itching of hemorrhoids following a BM. Doc took me off Pradaxa for 2 weeks & symptoms disappeared. Hate to think of surgery as hemorrhoids didn't bother me in the past. Looking at other blood thinners to see if condition improves.

Acid reflux - heartburn

Just started a week ago. All fine up to now what should I expect Michel b.

Very bad heartburn up to 24 hr. Have been unable to find out how dietary restrictions compare to Counadin.

No experience as there has been no problem

Developed gastric bleed. Removed from drug by MO because they have no way to stop bleed if serious. Back on rat posion so doctors can stop the bleed if necessary.

Eye floaters have become severe, and just won't go away. My legs are dark brown due to capillary breaks near the surface. If I take this on an empty stomach, I throw up within minutes. My morning dose leaves me nauseous about half the time. I take a stool softener to counteract the drying effect of this drug. I am seriously thinking of going back to warfarin. Pradaxa is a powerful drug with potent side effects.

it seems to be fine and I have taken it for last 2 years..... no side effects so far..Feb 2013.. The cost in 2012 was a bit less as I contacted the manufactor to get help. but if certain situation exists I must pay 127 a month.... if insurance pays half I can get it for 6o a month...... this is hard as I am retired older lady and income is fixed........

I have been on the drug for well over a year and half with have had no side effects.

was on this drug for 2 months, had a brain bleed, lost some of my eyesight permanently. Dr said stay right on it. Are you kidding me, I would be dead by now. Quit the drug on my own, and I am glad I did. Back on Coumadin and doing o.k. Have a self testing INR machine, it works great. test once a week, and it takes about 2 minutes to get the results. Never again for Pradaxa and Xralto.

After having a mild stroke in 10/2011, taking pradaxa thereafter, I have had nor recurring stroke episodes.

When I first discovered I had atrial affribrilation, I was given Sintrom, however the specialist then changed it to Pradaxa and apart from upset stomach periodically I find it suitable.