Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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My blood became so thin, I had to have three units of blood by IV trnsfusion. I had been on this drug for seven years. I recommend having your hematocrit checked at least every three months, if not oftener. Mine got down to 14.7.

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My blood became so thin, I had to have three units of blood by IV trnsfusion. I had been on this drug for seven years. I recommend having your hematocrit checked at least every three months, if not oftener. Mine got down to 14.7.
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Reviewer: Clovis, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Just diagnosed with afib and have been taking Pradaxa for about a month. So far, no side effects, no issues. I was told this drug does have an antidote, unlike the other 2 newer blood thinners that are mostly recommended to replace Warfarin. This was important to me, so am taking this drug for that reason. If you have problems opening the blister pack, take a minute to examine the individual p ... Show Full Comment

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Just diagnosed with afib and have been taking Pradaxa for about a month. So far, no side effects, no issues. I was told this drug does have an antidote, unlike the other 2 newer blood thinners that are mostly recommended to replace Warfarin. This was important to me, so am taking this drug for that reason. If you have problems opening the blister pack, take a minute to examine the individual pouch, see the end with a place that indicates to fold that part over and tear at the center of the Fold? That's how to open the blister. If you read all the instructions and precautions, you would know how to open the blister pack as well as being better informed about the drug. My only issue is the cost, as I already take several expensive drugs and fall into the "doughnut hole" pretty early each year on medicare.
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Reviewer: Tonyd6, 75 or over on Treatment for less than 1 month

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Just received my prescription from the Doctor. Not familiar with the treatment yet. Someone please tell me how do you get the pill out of the blister pack. My wife a half hour then we had to cut the pill out. not safe.

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Just received my prescription from the Doctor. Not familiar with the treatment yet. Someone please tell me how do you get the pill out of the blister pack. My wife a half hour then we had to cut the pill out. not safe.
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Reviewer: albionnanna, 65-74 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Recently got blister pkg instead of bottle with last refill.Not safe, since I had to use scissors to remove pill. No transparency on pkg to view pill. Subject to damaging pill

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Recently got blister pkg instead of bottle with last refill.Not safe, since I had to use scissors to remove pill. No transparency on pkg to view pill. Subject to damaging pill
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Reviewer: Ron88, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I guess it's effective. Haven't had a bloodclot or a stroke. Been taking Pradaxa for 5 years. Had to discontinue (with cardio's blessing) since it inhibited the healing of my prostate following a TURP. After being off of it for 2 months I noticed I don't bruise easily anymore. I've been back on it for a week and have noticed the return of swelling in my anal sphincter. I ha ... Show Full Comment

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I guess it's effective. Haven't had a bloodclot or a stroke. Been taking Pradaxa for 5 years. Had to discontinue (with cardio's blessing) since it inhibited the healing of my prostate following a TURP. After being off of it for 2 months I noticed I don't bruise easily anymore. I've been back on it for a week and have noticed the return of swelling in my anal sphincter. I had not connected the two items. I constantly feel as if I had not cleaned myself following a BM. Treating with anti hemmeroidal cream is ineffective. Will ask Cardio for an alternative.
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