Pradaxa Blood Thinner Linked to Bleeding Injuries, Heart Attack/Stroke

Have you or a loved one suffered any of these conditions during or after Pradaxa treatment?

When Pradaxa was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2010, it was indicated to prevent strokes and harmful blood clots in patients with a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, which is characterized by an irregular heartbeat that can cause blood to pool in the heart’s upper chamber. By 2012, just two years after Pradaxa entered the market in the United States, more than 3.7 million U.S. patients had filled prescriptions for the blood thinner. Unfortunately, around that same time, Pradaxa treatment was blamed for more than 500 patient deaths. According to adverse event reports, using Pradaxa may result in an increased risk of the following side effects:

• Internal or external bleeding requiring hospitalization
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Wrongful death

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Atrial fibrillation affects more than two million Americans, and people with this condition have a nearly five-times increased risk of suffering a stroke than other people, which is why they are often prescribed blood thinners like Pradaxa. However, reports from healthcare professionals, federal regulators and respected medical journals indicate that the potential health risks of Pradaxa treatment may outweigh any possible benefits of the medication, and Pradaxa users who have suffered bleeding or other problems while taking the anticoagulant drug are advised to seek immediate medical attention to obtain an official diagnosis.

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According to the Institute of Safe Medication Practices’ (ISMP) QuarterWatch report, the FDA received 817 reports of adverse events tied to Pradaxa therapy in 2011 alone. However, the incidence of uncontrollable bleeding and other complications from Pradaxa is believed to be underreported, and, according to additional reports from manufacturers, health professionals and medical databases, Pradaxa was associated with a total of 3,781 adverse events in 2011, 542 of which were fatal. When it comes to pursuing financial compensation for alleged Pradaxa side effects, it is imperative that you enlist the help of a qualified product liability lawyer, to improve your chances of winning your case.

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Former Pradaxa users across the country are pursuing legal claims against Boehringer Ingelheim, and in May 2014, the pharmaceutical drug company settled more than 4,000 Pradaxa lawsuits for $650 million. If you or a loved one has suffered uncontrollable bleeding, heart attack, stroke, or another devastating side effect, and you believe Pradaxa treatment to be the cause, contact the Pradaxa litigation attorneys at the Monroe Law Group today to discuss your legal options. You may have grounds to file a Pradaxa lawsuit against Boehringer Ingelheim, in order to seek reimbursement for your medical expenses, loss of income, pain and suffering, and other related damages.

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