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Los Angeles Pradaxa Lawsuit Attorney

Did you suffer a negative side effect while taking Pradaxa?

The Los Angeles personal injury attorneys at Martinian Lawyers are currently taking on cases for patients who were injured by the use of Pradaxa, an anticoagulant commonly prescribed to prevent strokes, DVT, pulmonary embolism, and other blood clot-related medical conditions.

Pradaxa (Dabigatran) is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. Some people who used Pradaxa experienced excessive bleeding. This is a serious side effect, so if you took Pradaxa and experienced excessive bleeding or another serious side effect, then contact your doctor immediately and discuss the possibility of an injury claim with our law firm.

Call a Los Angeles Pradaxa lawsuit attorney at (323) 850-1900 for a free case consultation.

Dabigatran: Increased Risk of Bleeding

Patients are encouraged to stop taking Pradaxa if they experience any of the following side effects:

  • Bleeding that continues for an irregularly long time
  • Feelings of weakness
  • Easy bruising
  • Bleeding from the nose, mouth, vagina or rectum that is unusual
  • Coughing or vomiting up blood
  • Blood in urine
  • Menstrual bleeding that is heavier and lasts longer than normal

Some people are also allergic to dabigatran and experience hives, throat swelling, breathing difficulty and swelling of the face. Other, less serious side effects may include rashes, nausea, upset stomach and diarrhea.

Because Pradaxa is an anticoagulant, it works by keeping the platelets in the blood from clotting. Some patients may experience excessive thinning leading to mild or severe bleeding. Among Pradaxa patients, as many as one in ten experience some sort of bleeding side effect. Even minor trauma such as a slip and fall can lead to excessive bleeding that does not stop, especially in older patients (75 and older).

How Many People Have Died from Taking Pradaxa?

The number changes frequently, but hundreds of wrongful deaths have been reported to the FDA that were allegedly caused by the patient’s use of Pradaxa. Internal bleeding that is caught too late, gastrointestinal bleeding and hemorrhaging may lead to death. Our wrongful death lawyers will pursue claims against Boehringer Ingelheim if your loved one’s death was connected to their use of the stroke-prevention drug Pradaxa. Doctors could also be held liable for injuries and deaths if they improperly prescribed the drug.

Who Should Not Be Taking Pradaxa?

Some patients should not be prescribed Pradaxa or they should be prescribed a very low dosage. If one of the following describes you, then you should speak with your doctor as soon as possible:

  • Kidney problems
  • Use of additional medications containing amiodarone, quinidine or verapamil
  • Using other blood thinning drugs
  • Have a history of stomach ulcers or a related condition
  • Have recently experienced bleeding
  • Recently underwent a surgical procedure
  • Over the age of 75

Los Angeles Pradaxa Lawsuit Lawyer for Pradaxa Claims

Were you or a loved one harmed by use of the anticoagulant Pradaxa? Martinian Lawyers may be able to help you. Please do not hesitate to contact us today. We look forward to reviewing your case so that we can inform you of your legal rights. Anyone who suffered from excessive bleeding while using Pradaxa should seek legal counsel to learn if they are entitled to a lawsuit.

Many people have already filed, so don’t wait any longer! Discuss your case with a Los Angeles Pradaxa lawsuit attorney at our firm today.