Pradaxa User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

Pradaxa has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 95 reviews on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 11% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Pradaxa

wheil...
April 17, 2011

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "I have been taking Pradaxa for approximately 6 weeks and have noticed a significant increase in gas, flatulence and loose bowels. Otherwise, it sure beats Coumadin."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
March 27, 2015

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "Since taking Pradaxa my hair has been falling out and my skin is shedding so much it looks like snow flakes."

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Anonymous
April 14, 2011

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "I have been taking Pradaxa for about one month and have not experienced any side effects."

10 / 10

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Frequently asked questions

Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 2 years
July 7, 2012

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "I have taken Pradaxa (150 mg) twice daily for a year. I have had no problems. I wish that there was a way to test this medicine for it's effectiveness."

9 / 10

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PAano
Taken for 1 to 2 years
October 12, 2019

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "Just so you know there is an antidote for Pradaxa (Praxbind)"

8 / 10

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Phyl
August 20, 2011

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "I find if I take Pradaxa with a full glass of water. Have no reflux and I have found it to be a miracle to be honest and SO grateful to be on the 12 month trial."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 11, 2017

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "Not really diarrhea, but a little fecal leakage at times. Loose stools a lot."

8 / 10

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turfm...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
May 21, 2013

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "Much superior to warfarin."

10 / 10

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Cottage
November 1, 2016

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "Joint pains Shortness of breath"

7 / 10

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Morho...
August 3, 2015

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "Pradaxa gave me acid reflux. Medication burned on the way out as well. I could hardly walk. The pain was intense. Don't recommend."

1 / 10

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gulfv...
September 27, 2011

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "Taken for 2 months. Love it over Coumadin. Extreme nausea if not taken with lots of water and food. I've had 2 nose-bleeds that worried me. Highly recommend Pradaxa."

9 / 10

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Albe
Taken for 1 to 2 years
March 4, 2017

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "I've been on this for 1 yr and helps with my a-fib but now I am having pain in joints [shoulder] and also feel bloated, but all in all works well"

4 / 10

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Anonymous
August 23, 2011

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "Using Pradaxa, rather new, only a month. However, taking two pills a day rather than needle-testing is so much easier. The only side effect is a slight weight gain."

10 / 10

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Delsha
November 3, 2014

For Deep Vein Thrombosis "Heartburn other than that tolerable after being on warfarin for 28 yrs, love the fact no constant visits for protime testing."

8 / 10

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Thiag...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
July 22, 2016

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "Good , does it induce weight gain"

10 / 10

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Wammy
Taken for 1 to 2 years
June 23, 2020

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "To Maorigurl Try taking pradaxa just before last few mouthfuls of your dinner. Also I have found that green tea and Oranges seems to react with this drug"

6 / 10

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Anonymous
March 9, 2012

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "No more blood checks, bruising not as bad with Praxada."

9 / 10

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rosie
December 13, 2011

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "I have been on Pradaxa for one week, no heartburn or gastro problems, but I do find myself waking up during the night. I was taking the medicine before I went to bed, will change that to dinnertime."

6 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 27, 2023

For Deep Vein Thrombosis "Upset stomach 150 mg twice daily. Didn’t have this at all with Eliquis."

7 / 10

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Maori...
Taken for less than 1 month
May 18, 2020

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "I have been taking this Pradaxa pill for a week. The last few nights have been having bad reflux does anyone have any ideas that may help please"

6 / 10

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Sabalo
Taken for less than 1 month
June 14, 2017

For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation "First time user"

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