Pradaxa Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
  • Bleeding
  • Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Bruising
  • Stomach Or Intestinal Ulcer

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abdominal Bloating
  • Diarrhea
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Nosebleed
  • Upper Abdominal Pain

INFREQUENT side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abnormally Long Or Heavy Periods
  • Indigestion
  • Inflammation Of The Esophagus
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • Abnormal Bleeding In The Brain Resulting In Damage To Brain Tissue, Called A Hemorrhagic Stroke
  • An Ulcer In The Esophagus
  • Anticoagulant-Related Nephropathy
  • Bleeding Around The Spine Called A Spinal Epidural Hematoma
  • Bleeding In The Abdomen
  • Bleeding In The Eye
  • Bleeding Within The Skull
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of The Esophagus With Erosion
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Hair Loss
  • Itching
  • Visible Water Retention
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