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Escalated Blood Pressure After Taking Pradaxa For Arterial Fibrilation. Help
Left hospital 2 weeks ago after having suffered arterial fibrilation - checked with my GP and blood pressure was good Began taking prescribed Pradaxa and now 2 weeks later my blood pressure is 192/98 in the afternoon and in the morning 172/92 I am concerned that Pradaxa has caused my blood pressure to escalate as previously for over 6 months my blood pressure has been good
Tue, 11 Jun 2013
Hello,
PRADAXA ( DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE ) is an anti coagulant and is given to the patients to prevent thromboembolic events .Its role is to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism.
The most common side effects are bleeding,nausea,vomiting,abdominal discomfort but it can also result in high blood pressure.
You must talk to your doctor regarding your high blood pressure and its management.
Thanks
PRADAXA ( DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE ) is an anti coagulant and is given to the patients to prevent thromboembolic events .Its role is to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism.
The most common side effects are bleeding,nausea,vomiting,abdominal discomfort but it can also result in high blood pressure.
You must talk to your doctor regarding your high blood pressure and its management.
Thanks
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