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Reviewer: lppugh, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Very bad heartburn up to 24 hr. Have been unable to find out how dietary restrictions compare to Counadin.
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Reviewer: tigwog, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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No experience as there has been no problem
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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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.
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Reviewer: Bill K Texas, 65-74 Male (Patient)
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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
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Reviewer: daralynk, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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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........
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