I saw a commercial for a new medicine called Pradaxa that apparently takes the place of Coumadin, which I have been on for 10 years. Is this new medication safe?
Pradaxa is a new blood thinner that is effective for some patients that have atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm that puts you at risk for stroke. The advantage that Pradaxa has over Coumadin is that you do not have to have regular blood tests as you do with Coumadin. See your doctor if you think you may be a candidate for Pradaxa.
Expert: News Canada
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There has been a study that it can raise your risk of heart attack by 33%. My dad died suddenly after taking Pradaxa for 6 1/2 months, heart attack. Maybe not from the medication change but one of the side effects is sudden death. He was also being treated for atrial fibrillation. Just putting it out there.