Comparing Pradaxa vs Warfarin
Pradaxadabigatran |
Warfarin |
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Prescribed for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis/Pulmonary Embolism Prophylaxis Following Hip Replacement Surgery, Pulmonary Embolism,... more |
Warfarin tablets are effective at "thinning" the blood; however, a number of factors affect warfarin blood levels including diet, race, other medications, and illness. Too much warfarin can cause... more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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7.2
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7.6
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Pradaxa side effects document. |
See the full warfarin side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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N/A |
Coumadin, and Jantoven | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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17 hours |
72 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
For Women With Mechanical Heart Valves
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
For Other Pregnant Populations See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 392 drugs are known to interact with Pradaxa:
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A total of 889 drugs are known to interact with warfarin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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October 19, 2010 |
June 08, 1954 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation I've taken Pradaxa for almost three months. For the first couple of weeks, I thought I would be one of the fortunate ones as I had no side effects. However, the longer I take it, the more side effects I experience. I cannot take it on an empty stomach, or even with only a light meal. I have heartburn, especially at night, plus the bowel issues, which seem to get worse daily. I don't want to go back to Coumadin, though. I'm going to have ablation surgery and if it goes as planned, I hope to be able to stop taking blood thinner after a few weeks.