When your doctor prescribes a medication, you expect it to help make your condition better and not cause a new one. Unfortunately, some drugs can cause dangerous side effects that were not disclosed to you when you filled your prescription. Pradaxa is one such drug that is associated with dangerous or even life-threatening medical conditions. A Pradaxa attorney NY can help if you or someone you love has been injured by this drug.
Pradaxa is a medication that helps to thin the blood of patients who are at risk for having a stroke due to atrial fibrillation. This is the medical term for an irregular heartbeat. Some patients who have taken Pradaxa have developed severe bleeding in other areas of the body as a result. Other unintended side effects include vomiting, blood clots, discolored urine and more. If you experience these symptoms, consult a doctor before speaking to a Pradaxa lawyer NJ. Your health is always of primary concern.
Once your health has been stabilized, you may wish to schedule a consultation with a Pradaxa attorney NY. He or she can evaluate your case and let you know how to proceed. Your Pradaxa lawyer NJ may recommend filing a lawsuit against the manufacturers of Pradaxa.
If you or someone you love has suffered a side effect after taking Pradaxa, contact us today for a free case evaluation at 800-757-2304 or email us at info@pllawfirm.com.
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Pradaxa® (dabigatran) is prescribed as an anticoagulant for reducing the risk of stroke in patients with a common type of heart rhythm problem called “AF,” or non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Potential Pradaxa® side effects — as is the case with all anticoagulants — include symptoms of bleeding such as coughing up blood, frequent nosebleeds, and urine or feces that appear bloody. Warnings about such complications are present of Pradaxa®’s packaging.Pradaxa® (dabigatran) has also been linked to heart attack and severe symptoms of heart disease. In the Jan. 9, 2012 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers said that patients taking Pradaxa® (dabigatran) have a 33 percent higher risk of heart attack and heart disease than those taking the anticoagulant warfarin or a placebo.
I’ve been taking Pradaxa for about a year. I had a mitral valve repair operation over 10 yrs ago – but no mechanical device was inserted. However of recent date, I’ve had bouts of dizziness, some chest pain and swelling of joints. This “internal bleeding” issue is of concern obviously – and since it can’t be detected easily and there is no antidote I need to know my options, both medically and legally.
Your prompt reply would be greatly appreciated.
Best,Ron Calla