Reviewer: old texan, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

Comment:
The capsule is so large it is difficult to swallow. Embedding it in part of a banana or some jelly or preserves help. Is there an alternative drug that works similar to Pradaxa?

Comment:
The capsule is so large it is difficult to swallow. Embedding it in part of a banana or some jelly or preserves help. Is there an alternative drug that works similar to Pradaxa?
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Reviewer: Harry, 75 or over Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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In my comment (211) yeserday, I mentioned that I found it difficult to believe the written document supplied with pradaxa. I queried the manufacturer and am now convinced that I was wrong. The capsules supplied are very sensitive to moisture.

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In my comment (211) yeserday, I mentioned that I found it difficult to believe the written document supplied with pradaxa. I queried the manufacturer and am now convinced that I was wrong. The capsules supplied are very sensitive to moisture.
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Reviewer: Harry, 75 or over Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have just started yesterday with Pradaxa, but NOTE the printed instructions issued with the Pradaxa are confusing. Apparently, it is now being issued in Capsule form. However the reprinted version of the unpacking instructions are still based on the Pellets form. All the reprinting did was to change the wording from Pellet to Capsule. So it is not allowed to be added to the Dosette boxes, even t ... Show Full Comment

Comment:
I have just started yesterday with Pradaxa, but NOTE the printed instructions issued with the Pradaxa are confusing. Apparently, it is now being issued in Capsule form. However the reprinted version of the unpacking instructions are still based on the Pellets form. All the reprinting did was to change the wording from Pellet to Capsule. So it is not allowed to be added to the Dosette boxes, even though that is obviously what the change was about. Capsules are not allowed to be exposed overlong to air. (Why). There are many more obvious mistakes on the new printing.
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Reviewer: Bluebird woman, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I was on Pradaxa for 2-1/2 years. A nice change from the inconvenience of Coumadin. But...I sometimes noticed that after taking it I would feel like it was "stuck" in my throat. What I have just recently learned is that it has given me a bad case of ACID REFLUX! Diagnosed by an ENT! I changed meds and the acid reflux has stopped....hopefully forever!

Comment:
I was on Pradaxa for 2-1/2 years. A nice change from the inconvenience of Coumadin. But...I sometimes noticed that after taking it I would feel like it was "stuck" in my throat. What I have just recently learned is that it has given me a bad case of ACID REFLUX! Diagnosed by an ENT! I changed meds and the acid reflux has stopped....hopefully forever!
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Reviewer: MsJeanne, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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So far t his drug has worked better for me than warafin. If you're just now prescibed this drug ask your MD for the "pradaxa savings card" or go the webiste of the manufacturer to get one and your co-pay will go down to about $30. a month.

Comment:
So far t his drug has worked better for me than warafin. If you're just now prescibed this drug ask your MD for the "pradaxa savings card" or go the webiste of the manufacturer to get one and your co-pay will go down to about $30. a month.
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