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Reviewer: Jeo, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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As far as I know, this is working as advertised. However, the pills are hard to swallow. The surface of the pill is not 'slick' enough. I tends to get stuck in my throat. I've taken to dragging the pill through butter and that takes care of the issue. But - it would be great if the capsule was changed to slide down your throat more easily.
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Reviewer: Vernon , 75 or over on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years
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I took drug for about 2 months then changed back to Eliquis because of chronic side effects such as a large sore on tongue, brussing, diarrhea, and bleeding.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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My blood became so thin, I had to have three units of blood by IV trnsfusion. I had been on this drug for seven years. I recommend having your hematocrit checked at least every three months, if not oftener. Mine got down to 14.7.
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Reviewer: Clovis, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Just diagnosed with afib and have been taking Pradaxa for about a month. So far, no side effects, no issues. I was told this drug does have an antidote, unlike the other 2 newer blood thinners that are mostly recommended to replace Warfarin. This was important to me, so am taking this drug for that reason. If you have problems opening the blister pack, take a minute to examine the individual p
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Reviewer: Tonyd6, 75 or over on Treatment for less than 1 month
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Just received my prescription from the Doctor. Not familiar with the treatment yet. Someone please tell me how do you get the pill out of the blister pack. My wife a half hour then we had to cut the pill out. not safe.
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