Dabigatran for Pulmonary Embolism User Reviews

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2017

"I'm on anticoagulants permanently, previously on Warfarin without symptoms for three years before trying Pradaxa. I have chronic gastritis, GORD, plus an average of 2-3 episodes of intestinal tract infections per year due to diverticulosis. I tried Pradaxa 110 mg twice daily for two weeks, with bad symptoms developing after three days and becoming progressively worse. Feeling unwell, tired, acid reflux, indigestion, upper abdominal ache and pain, bloating, belching, farting, diarrhea, loose stools, and lastly, constipation in a person who has always been as regular as clockwork. I took Pradaxa with food and 500 mls of water and 20 ml of antacid. Bad move. Back to Warfarin."

• fiz...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 5, 2017

"I have been taking Pradaxa for around six months now with no problems. I just hate the packaging. It is very hard to open, it hurts my fingers, and it's inefficient. Some days I feel like I can't take my medicine. It should not have to feel like a hassle...especially if I have to be on this medication for the rest of my life."

• cha...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 23, 2022

"I am 38 and have been on Pradaxa for about 15 months now, after having an unprovoked pulmonary embolism at 37. I was originally on Apixaban for about 3 months, but couldn't tolerate it. Pradaxa gives me the ability to function day-to-day, and I am truly grateful for this medication. I don't know how effective it is compared to other anticoagulants, but I can say I have not had any new blood clots while on it (knock on wood), and I have had over half a dozen CT scans and ultrasounds in the past year. So, it certainly is no slouch. As for side effects, I personally don't notice any, at least none compared to when I was on Apixaban. As a side note, because I am a veteran, the VA takes care of my prescriptions, but I know that my new Medicare Advantage (United Healthcare PPO) plan covers it too."

• gra...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 14, 2020

"I have a difficult time getting the lid off the bottle. I had to use a monkey wrench to remove the lid. Please take note and fix this. I could not take my A:M because of it. I have been on Pradaxa since 2015. Please make it a little easier to open."

• Cha...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 3, 2021

"Been taking Pradaxa for over a year. I was on Eliquis, but side effects say it causes COPD, so I told my doctor to take me off of it. So my journey goes on with Pradaxa, but I read it causes bronchospasm? Wondering if it's the same as COPD but worded differently. Also, my body overheats at nighttime, making it difficult to cool down. Does anyone else experience the same? It is miserable, but I need blood thinners."