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What Causes Easy Bruising While On Pradaxa?

Hello Dr Among all of my medication I take Pradaxa for Afib and blood thinner. Have been taken this for many years and have had no side effects, but I do bruise easily, much of that during or after workouts or when I bump into something. Not exactly a delicate flower. Have a few small bruises like normal but I have a very large deep bruise on right side about the size of my hand. never mind. I will consult with my physician on Monday d
Thu, 26 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Pradaxa is a blood thinner so your symptoms seem to be related to the use of this medication.
If the symptoms continue I suggest you to consult your doctor about the dose.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Easy Bruising While On Pradaxa?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Pradaxa is a blood thinner so your symptoms seem to be related to the use of this medication. If the symptoms continue I suggest you to consult your doctor about the dose. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.