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Have you been injured by taking Pradaxa? The increased health risks associated with Pradaxa are serious. If you have suffered a heart attack or angina while taking Pradaxa, contact us today to see if we can help. A recent study shows that patients who take the prescription blood thinner have a 33% higher risk of heart attacks or angina[1].
Pradaxa is a prescription-only blood thinner which is prescribed by doctors when a patient suffers from a heart rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation. Japan and Australia have issued safety warnings about this drug, noting that the risk of heart attack increases with the length of time the drug is used. The Federal Drug Administration approved Pradaxa for use in patients who have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Those patients are at an increased risk of having a stroke and are often prescribed blood thinners. Other medications used to treat patients with atrial fibrillation may also have serious side effects, so talk to your doctor about which medicine is best for you.
If you have been prescribed Pradaxa and have suffered a heart attack or angina, call us at our toll-free number or use our online form for more information. Do not discontinue taking any medication without consulting your physician.
[1] http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_120593.html
